Grant Community School

725 Market St Ne
Salem, OR 97301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grant Community School's student population of 454 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
454 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Wed. Jun 10, 2026

School Rankings

Grant Community School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Community School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#543 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
30-34%
31%
40-44%
44%
20-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
61%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
30%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Grizzly
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grant Community School's ranking?
Grant Community School is ranked #543 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Grant Community School?
454 students attend Grant Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Grant Community School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Community School?
Grant Community School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant Community School offer ?
Grant Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Community School part of?
Grant Community School is part of Salem-Keizer School District 24j.
In what neighborhood is Grant Community School located?
Grant Community School is located in the Grant neighborhood of Salem, OR.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 454 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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