Serving 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is equal to the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Elementary School serves the northeast part of Willoughby, OH, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 2 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 3.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 518 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Motto
Teach - Learn - Grow
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1762 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
24%
17%
White
60%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #1762 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edison Elementary School, School Of Innovation by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
518 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Grant Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Willoughby-Eastlake City School District.
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