Serving 966 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 966 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grant Elementary School's student population of 966 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
966 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5393 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Grant Elementary School is ranked #5393 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
966 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Grant Elementary School offer ?
Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Grant Elementary School part of?
Grant Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant Elementary School located?
Grant Elementary School is located in the North Long Beach neighborhood of Long Beach, CA. There are 11 other public schools located in North Long Beach.
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