Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Elementary serves the eastern part of Kansas City, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 289 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1218 out of 1269 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
44%
23%
Black
42%
7%
White
5%
60%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #1218 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Banneker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
289 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
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 Kansas City School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Elementary School located?
Grant Elementary School is located in the Northeast neighborhood of Kansas City, KS. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast.
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