Is Grant Elementary School a good school?

Grant Elementary School ranks 327 th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grant Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 339 students attended Grant Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Grant Elementary School?

Students at Grant Elementary School are 60% White, 17% Two or more races, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 3% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Grant Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grant Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Hilltop Heritage Middle School High : Stadium High School

Grant Elementary School

Summary:

Grant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Tacoma, Washington, serving 339 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Washington elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its academic performance is significantly higher than the Tacoma School District and Washington state averages.

In the 2023-2024 school year, 61.44% of Grant Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.84% in the Tacoma School District and 52.63% statewide. In Math, 55.92% of Grant Elementary students were proficient or better, compared to 31.55% in the Tacoma School District and 41.68% statewide. The school's science proficiency rates are also impressive, with 65.22% of students proficient or better, compared to 43.29% in the Tacoma School District and 49.73% statewide. Grant Elementary's higher per-student spending of $19,389 in 2021-2022 and lower student-teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2022-2023 may contribute to its strong academic performance.

While Grant Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (60.47%) compared to nearby schools, such as Edna Travis Elementary, Delong Elementary, and Franklin Elementary, which have more diverse student populations, it also has a significant population of students identifying as two or more races (16.81%). Additionally, Grant Elementary has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (30.38% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby schools, suggesting it serves a more economically advantaged population.

Detail:

Public K-5

2510 N 11th St
Tacoma, WA 98406

(253) 571-5400

District: Tacoma School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
327^th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,389

Students who attend Grant Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hilltop Heritage Middle School
High:	Stadium High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 339

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.5%

Two or more races:

16.8%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grant Elementary School ranks better than 72% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 9^th among 35 ranked elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Grant Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), two or more races (16.8%), Hispanic (13.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 15, which is the 11^th best among 35 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District. (See more...)

Compare Grant Elementary School employs 22.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grant Elementary School is $19,389. 23 elementary schools in the Tacoma School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grant Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant Elementary School 327^th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Grant Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Tacoma School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Tacoma School District 152^nd of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grant Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2004	44.66	583^rd	1026	43.2%
2005	40.51	663^rd	1031	35.7%
2006	41.54	660^th	1051	37.2%
2007	56.40	472^nd	1069	55.8%
2008	62.40	415^th	1067	61.1%
2009	61.58	409^th	1072	61.8%
2010	56.99	456^th	1088	58.1%
2011	44.05	637^th	1092	41.7%
2012	55.45	509^th	1097	53.6%
2013	63.51	410^th	1106	62.9%
2015	25.27	848^th	1067	20.5%
2016	43.90	611^th	1053	42.0%
2017	66.56	357^th	1056	66.2%
2018	62.43	395^th	1054	62.5%
2019	65.69	383^rd	1130	66.1%
2021	76.57	240^th	1107	78.3%
2022	76.48	259^th	1169	77.8%
2023	75.59	267^th	1169	77.2%
2024	69.38	327^th	1168	72.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Grant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	71.66	71^st	252	71.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	33.77	438^th	637	31.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	59.15	315^th	835	62.3%
2019	50.64	494^th	979	49.5%
2021	78.59	99^th	854	88.4%
2022	65.96	253^rd	1019	75.2%
2023	57.61	381^st	1013	62.4%
2024	48.07	535^th	1024	47.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Grant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	63.58	371^st	1004	63.0%
2019	56.21	487^th	1068	54.4%
2021	66.75	300^th	1008	70.2%
2022	73.18	273^rd	1100	75.2%
2023	74.68	249^th	1094	77.2%
2024	69.88	294^th	1093	73.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Grant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	60.11	392^nd	999	60.8%
2019	74.91	257^th	1075	76.1%
2021	78.06	212^th	1025	79.3%
2022	76.89	249^th	1113	77.6%
2023	74.65	249^th	1099	77.3%
2024	67.31	335^th	1099	69.5%

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Rank History for White students at Grant Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WA State Percentile
2018	59.96	341^st	833	59.1%
2019	60.89	407^th	1027	60.4%
2021	74.57	213^th	943	77.4%
2022	77.78	214^th	1031	79.2%
2023	79.22	188^th	1011	81.4%
2024	75.04	239^th	1009	76.3%

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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent 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.

Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, January 27, 2012

This school is wonderful! I pulled my daughter from a Puyallup School District School to go here and it was the best decision I've ever made when it comes to her education! The teachers love what they are doing and the fact that it's an Expressive Art school that is free makes it that much more appealing. The teachers spend so much extra time with offering Enrichment Classes, plays and the traveling dance team. My daughter is in 5th grade this year and we are really sad to leave Grant next year. Even though it doesn't have a great rating and it isn't in a good School District, it is by far way better than the high ranked school she attended in Puyallup. The school is so diverse, the parents are very involved, and there isn't any stereotyping going on. Take your child here and you will be very pleased! Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, January 16, 2011

School based on teaching through the Expressive Arts. Wonderful specialists in music, dance, drama, and the visual arts. All classroom teachers trained to teach content through the arts as well! Amazing school with warm, caring atmosphere and lots of enrichment opportunities including performances where kids can shine! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Grant Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	261	17	63	0	13	n/a	n/a	354
1989	252	23	76	2	8	n/a	n/a	361
1990	241	24	97	5	8	n/a	n/a	375
1991	256	25	93	6	6	n/a	n/a	386
1992	232	38	84	8	8	n/a	n/a	370
1993	235	53	70	10	6	n/a	n/a	374
1994	229	48	56	3	6	n/a	n/a	342
1995	201	54	60	2	2	n/a	n/a	319
1996	201	54	60	2	2	n/a	n/a	319
1997	172	54	52	1	2	n/a	n/a	281
1998	206	63	49	11	2	n/a	n/a	331
1999	215	63	46	13	2	n/a	n/a	339
2000	237	57	40	8	1	n/a	n/a	343
2001	222	53	32	11	0	n/a	n/a	318
2002	245	72	13	15	4	n/a	n/a	349
2003	245	72	13	15	4	n/a	n/a	349
2004	253	70	11	20	4	n/a	n/a	358
2005	255	70	11	26	4	n/a	n/a	366
2006	250	66	13	20	7	n/a	n/a	356
2007	268	50	15	24	4	n/a	n/a	361
2008	246	63	9	23	6	n/a	n/a	347
2009	270	58	12	18	5	n/a	n/a	363
2010	278	63	21	19	8	n/a	n/a	389
2011	289	35	7	16	4	0	43	394
2012	269	34	7	21	2	2	41	376
2013	280	48	12	30	3	5	3	381
2014	267	41	11	33	2	3	11	368
2015	240	40	6	34	5	3	17	345
2016	245	40	6	40	2	3	32	368
2017	233	41	8	49	1	1	49	382
2018	212	28	9	49	2	0	42	342
2019	209	27	5	46	1	2	41	331
2020	219	17	8	46	0	2	59	351
2021	211	16	6	52	0	3	56	344
2022	199	14	7	42	0	1	54	317
2023	205	21	9	45	1	1	57	339

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	354	17.0	20.8	0
1989	361	18.0	20.0	n/a
1990	375	18.8	19.9	0
1991	386	20.0	19.3	n/a
1992	370	20.8	17.7	n/a
1993	374	22.5	16.6	n/a
1994	342	23.3	14.7	n/a
1995	319	19.6	16.3	n/a
1996	319	19.6	16.3	n/a
1997	281	17.9	15.7	n/a
1998	331	18.1	18.3	n/a
1999	339	20.0	17.0	n/a
2000	343	16.0	21.4	n/a
2001	318	19.9	16.0	n/a
2002	349	22.6	15.4	55.6
2003	349	22.6	15.4	55.6
2004	358	20.0	17.9	48.9
2005	366	20.3	18.0	41.8
2006	356	20.9	17.0	43.3
2007	361	20.7	17.4	44.6
2008	347	21.6	16.1	38.6
2009	363	21.6	16.8	42.1
2010	389	22.5	17.2	41.4
2011	394	23.9	16.4	35
2012	376	23.8	15.7	33
2013	381	23.8	15.9	38.3
2014	368	n/a	n/a	36.4
2015	345	26.0	13.2	36.8
2016	368	23.0	16.0	37.8
2017	382	24.1	15.8	36.9
2018	342	23.2	14.7	31.9
2019	331	20.6	16.0	30.2
2020	351	21.0	16.6	30.8
2021	344	23.0	14.9	27.3
2022	317	20.9	15.1	19.9
2023	339	22.4	15.0	30.4

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	354	17.0	20.8	0
1989	361	18.0	20.0	n/a
1990	375	18.8	19.9	0
1991	386	20.0	19.3	n/a
1992	370	20.8	17.7	n/a
1993	374	22.5	16.6	n/a
1994	342	23.3	14.7	n/a
1995	319	19.6	16.3	n/a
1996	319	19.6	16.3	n/a
1997	281	17.9	15.7	n/a
1998	331	18.1	18.3	n/a
1999	339	20.0	17.0	n/a
2000	343	16.0	21.4	n/a
2001	318	19.9	16.0	n/a
2002	349	22.6	15.4	55.6
2003	349	22.6	15.4	55.6
2004	358	20.0	17.9	48.9
2005	366	20.3	18.0	41.8
2006	356	20.9	17.0	43.3
2007	361	20.7	17.4	44.6
2008	347	21.6	16.1	38.6
2009	363	21.6	16.8	42.1
2010	389	22.5	17.2	41.4
2011	394	23.9	16.4	35
2012	376	23.8	15.7	33
2013	381	23.8	15.9	38.3
2014	368	n/a	n/a	36.4
2015	345	26.0	13.2	36.8
2016	368	23.0	16.0	37.8
2017	382	24.1	15.8	36.9
2018	342	23.2	14.7	31.9
2019	331	20.6	16.0	30.2
2020	351	21.0	16.6	30.8
2021	344	23.0	14.9	27.3
2022	317	20.9	15.1	19.9
2023	339	22.4	15.0	30.4

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.

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