Serving 589 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ulysses Grant Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 589 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ulysses Grant Elementary serves the northern part of Colton, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of half a mile to the nearest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ulysses Grant Elementary School's student population of 589 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
589 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1966
School Calendar
School Motto
Keeping Students First ... Achievement, Equity, Wellness
School Rankings
Ulysses 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 Ulysses Grant Elementary School is 0.10, 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
#5677 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Hispanic
95%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ulysses Grant Elementary School's ranking?
Ulysses Grant Elementary School is ranked #5677 out of 9,523 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 34% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ulysses Grant Elementary School?
589 students attend Ulysses Grant Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Ulysses Grant Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ulysses Grant Elementary School?
Ulysses Grant Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ulysses Grant Elementary School offer ?
Ulysses Grant Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ulysses Grant Elementary School part of?
Ulysses Grant Elementary School is part of Colton Joint Unified School District.
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