Grant Elementary School

879 Grant Ave.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 322 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grant Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Grant Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5280 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
34%
30-34%
47%
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
12%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.66
(22-23)
32.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 #5280 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Grant Elementary School often compared to?
Grant Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Rey Elementary School, Bay Elementary School, Hesperian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
322 students attend Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower 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 San Lorenzo Unified School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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