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Grant Elementary

Summary:

Grant Elementary is a public elementary school located in Ephrata, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Ephrata School District, which has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Grant Elementary faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower SBAC test scores compared to the district and state averages across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 36.81% of Grant Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and just 29.83% were proficient or better in math, compared to 46.95% and 36.92% for the Ephrata School District, respectively. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 205 out of 1,097 elementary schools in 2011-2012 to 945 out of 1,168 in 2023-2024. Grant Elementary's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Grant Elementary's academic performance is lower than the other elementary schools in the Ephrata School District, such as Columbia Ridge Elementary, it is still better than some of the elementary schools in the neighboring Moses Lake and Quincy school districts, which have even lower-performing schools like Longview Elementary. The high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds and the racial/ethnic diversity of the student population at Grant Elementary may be contributing factors to the school's lower academic performance, presenting an opportunity for the school and district to focus on targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 451 3rd NW
       Ephrata, WA  98823

(509) 754-4676

District: Ephrata School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
945th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,158 Help


Students who attend Grant Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ephrata Middle School
    Parkway School
High:    Ephrata High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  490

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.2%
Hispanic:
42.7%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grant Elementary ranks worse than 80.9% of elementary schools in Washington. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Grant Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ephrata School District. Racial makeup is: White (51.2%), Hispanic (42.7%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Ephrata School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 16.3. 1 elementary schools in the Ephrata School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grant Elementary is $16,158, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Ephrata School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grant Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant Elementary 945th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Grant Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Ephrata School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ephrata School District 168th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grant Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.78 523rd 1026 49.0%
2005 66.81 323rd 1031 68.7%
2006 67.37 300th 1051 71.5%
2007 63.42 386th 1069 63.9%
2008 76.02 198th 1067 81.4%
2009 80.93 145th 1072 86.5%
2010 78.28 178th 1088 83.6%
2011 56.35 482nd 1092 55.9%
2012 77.01 205th 1097 81.3%
2013 65.88 368th 1106 66.7%
2015 54.12 477th 1067 55.3%
2016 60.33 419th 1053 60.2%
2018 67.32 345th 1054 67.3%
2019 50.02 583rd 1130 48.4%
2022 20.67 959th 1169 18.0%
2023 29.58 836th 1169 28.5%
2024 21.50 945th 1168 19.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.54 446th 979 54.4%
2022 22.44 881st 1019 13.5%
2023 27.83 802nd 1013 20.8%
2024 21.70 890th 1024 13.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Grant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.42 510th 1068 52.2%
2022 26.15 836th 1100 24.0%
2023 32.39 743rd 1094 32.1%
2024 19.03 923rd 1093 15.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Grant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.57 345th 999 65.5%
2019 47.38 577th 1075 46.3%
2022 15.51 989th 1113 11.1%
2023 24.20 865th 1099 21.3%
2024 22.80 879th 1099 20.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.09 207th 697 70.3%
2023 17.28 577th 633 8.8%
2024 17.10 583rd 651 10.4%
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Rank History for White students at Grant Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.04 362nd 833 56.5%
2019 44.04 622nd 1027 39.4%
2022 25.93 818th 1031 20.7%
2023 39.91 615th 1011 39.2%
2024 26.32 789th 1009 21.8%
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Data source: test scores: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Grant Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 292 0 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1989 372 0 5 34 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1990 353 0 5 26 0 n/a n/a 0 384
1991 354 0 5 22 10 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 356 1 5 20 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1993 347 1 5 31 3 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 358 1 1 27 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1995 357 3 2 74 5 n/a n/a 0 441
1996 357 3 2 74 5 n/a n/a 0 441
1997 345 3 2 54 2 n/a n/a 0 406
1998 326 2 4 75 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 348 2 3 69 2 n/a n/a 0 424
2000 337 2 4 53 2 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 306 2 6 72 2 n/a n/a 0 388
2002 300 2 9 59 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 300 2 9 59 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 321 2 8 67 4 n/a n/a 0 402
2005 303 2 9 65 5 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 299 2 12 64 5 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 299 3 9 61 5 n/a n/a 0 377
2008 302 5 9 62 5 n/a n/a 0 383
2009 304 4 7 75 5 n/a n/a 2 397
2010 307 5 10 87 3 n/a n/a 11 423
2011 298 5 8 110 1 0 9 0 431
2012 325 5 7 111 1 0 8 0 457
2013 316 4 4 108 1 0 11 0 444
2014 290 5 4 122 2 0 8 0 431
2015 310 5 2 126 1 0 9 0 453
2016 308 3 0 135 1 0 8 0 455
2017 317 3 1 142 0 0 9 0 472
2018 321 3 0 171 0 0 8 0 503
2019 305 1 3 165 0 0 11 0 485
2020 274 0 2 187 2 0 16 0 481
2021 229 0 4 197 2 0 23 0 455
2022 230 1 4 190 2 0 19 0 446
2023 251 2 3 209 2 1 22 0 490

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grant Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 19.0 16.1 0
1989 411 19.0 21.6 n/a
1990 384 19.8 19.3 0
1991 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
1992 383 21.8 17.5 n/a
1993 387 22.7 17.0 n/a
1994 387 20.4 19.0 n/a
1995 441 20.7 21.3 n/a
1996 441 20.7 21.3 n/a
1997 406 19.7 20.6 n/a
1998 407 20.4 20.0 n/a
1999 424 20.4 20.8 n/a
2000 398 19.9 20.0 n/a
2001 388 19.7 19.7 n/a
2002 374 19.3 19.4 34.2
2003 374 19.3 19.4 34.2
2004 402 20.0 20.1 35.6
2005 384 19.6 19.6 39.6
2006 382 20.8 18.4 45.3
2007 377 20.8 18.1 44.6
2008 383 21.1 18.2 50.1
2009 397 21.1 18.8 45.8
2010 423 22.0 19.2 46.6
2011 431 22.4 19.1 49.7
2012 457 22.5 20.2 55.8
2013 444 22.7 19.5 58.1
2014 431 n/a n/a 56.1
2015 453 29.0 15.6 57
2016 455 26.0 17.5 53
2017 472 30.9 15.2 55.3
2018 503 29.9 16.8 56.1
2019 485 32.0 15.1 55.7
2020 481 30.0 16.0 57.4
2021 455 29.8 15.2 62.6
2022 446 30.0 14.8 60.3
2023 490 29.9 16.3 66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grant Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 306 19.0 16.1 0
1989 411 19.0 21.6 n/a
1990 384 19.8 19.3 0
1991 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
1992 383 21.8 17.5 n/a
1993 387 22.7 17.0 n/a
1994 387 20.4 19.0 n/a
1995 441 20.7 21.3 n/a
1996 441 20.7 21.3 n/a
1997 406 19.7 20.6 n/a
1998 407 20.4 20.0 n/a
1999 424 20.4 20.8 n/a
2000 398 19.9 20.0 n/a
2001 388 19.7 19.7 n/a
2002 374 19.3 19.4 34.2
2003 374 19.3 19.4 34.2
2004 402 20.0 20.1 35.6
2005 384 19.6 19.6 39.6
2006 382 20.8 18.4 45.3
2007 377 20.8 18.1 44.6
2008 383 21.1 18.2 50.1
2009 397 21.1 18.8 45.8
2010 423 22.0 19.2 46.6
2011 431 22.4 19.1 49.7
2012 457 22.5 20.2 55.8
2013 444 22.7 19.5 58.1
2014 431 n/a n/a 56.1
2015 453 29.0 15.6 57
2016 455 26.0 17.5 53
2017 472 30.9 15.2 55.3
2018 503 29.9 16.8 56.1
2019 485 32.0 15.1 55.7
2020 481 30.0 16.0 57.4
2021 455 29.8 15.2 62.6
2022 446 30.0 14.8 60.3
2023 490 29.9 16.3 66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Grant Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
20160.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
201796.3%0.9%0.0%0.9%0.0%97.2%97.2%97.2%96.3%98.2%97.2%
201893.4%2.2%0.0%2.2%2.2%94.5%93.4%95.6%95.6%95.6%93.4%
202088.1%2.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%90.1%90.1%97.0%89.1%90.1%91.1%91.1%91.1%90.1%
202184.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%87.0%88.0%92.4%85.9%88.0%89.1%89.1%89.1%88.0%
202282.7%0.0%0.0%1.2%0.0%84.0%82.7%88.9%84.0%82.7%84.0%84.0%84.0%82.7%
202351.5%1.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%52.5%57.4%74.3%56.4%57.4%59.4%59.4%59.4%57.4%
202482.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.7%86.4%91.4%86.4%86.4%86.4%86.4%86.4%86.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Grant Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $666 (5.1%) $12,400 (94.9%) $13,067
2020 $597 (6.2%) $9,026 (93.8%) $9,623
2021 $950 (6.6%) $13,373 (93.4%) $14,324
2022 $1,292 (8.0%) $14,866 (92.0%) $16,158

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 583rd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 836th of 1169 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary)63.439.2
 24.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ephrata School District)54.338.1
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Grant Elementary)67.542.2
 25.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Ephrata School District)63.240.6
 22.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Elementary)45.140.5
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ephrata School District)49.339.4
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Grant Elementary)47.532.2
 15.3%
   4th Grade Math (Ephrata School District)49.537.6
 11.9%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grant Elementary)53.339.8
 13.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ephrata School District)61.249.6
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Grant Elementary)56.537.5
 19%
   All Grades Math (Ephrata School District)55.238.2
 17%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students485490
 1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian02
Asian33
Hispanic165209
 26.7%
Pacific Islander01
White305251
 17.7%
Two or More Races1122
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.7%66.7%
 11.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Grant Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 490 students attended Grant Elementary.

Students at Grant Elementary are 51% White, 43% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Grant Elementary ranks in the bottom 19.1% of Washington elementary schools.

Students who attend Grant Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ephrata Middle School
Middle : Parkway School
High : Ephrata High School


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