Top Rankings
Gratton Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 135 students in Gratton Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Gratton Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
135 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gratton Elementary School District, which is ranked #180 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#147 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2021-22)2.1%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
18%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
78%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,963 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,252 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$2 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$18,963
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$17,252
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Gratton Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gratton Charter
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Gratton Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4500 South Gratton Rd.
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Denair, CA 95316
(209) 632-0505
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gratton Elementary School District?
Gratton Elementary School District manages 2 public schools serving 135 students.
What is the rank of Gratton Elementary School District?
Gratton Elementary School District is ranked #180 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gratton Elementary School District?
78% of Gratton Elementary School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gratton Elementary School District?
Gratton Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Gratton Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,252 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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