Serving 410 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Community School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grant Community School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
55%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
34%
60%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Grant Community School?
410 students attend Grant Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Grant Community School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Community School?
Grant Community School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant Community School offer ?
Grant Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grant Community School part of?
Grant Community School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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