Below Average
#8210 of 9,539 schools in CA
Grant Elementary
Elementary School · Long Beach Unified
1225 East 64th St., Long Beach, CA 90805
Enrollment
966
Student-Teacher
27.6:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
966
Student-Teacher
27.6:1
Score
4.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,210 of 9,539
In Long Beach
#70 of 77
public schools
In district
#76 of 82
Long Beach Unified
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About Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary is a public elementary school in Long Beach, CA, part of Long Beach Unified. Grant Elementary serves approximately 966 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 27.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Grant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,210 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Grant Elementary show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 6.3
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Grant Elementary runs 27.6:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
45% of students at Grant Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Grant Elementary — Students at Grant Elementary score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
76.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.3/10.
How Grant Elementary Compares
See how Grant Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1225 East 64th St., Long Beach, CA 90805
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Grant Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. McKinley Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wesley Gaines (rated 6.8/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Paramount), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Harte Elementary (rated 5.6/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Long Beach, see our Long Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Gethsemane Baptist Christian Long Beach | 0.5 mi | — |
| GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Long Beach | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Jordan High Long Beach | 0.5 mi | 6.4 |
| Hamilton Middle Long Beach | 0.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Harte Elementary Long Beach | 0.9 mi | 5.6 |
| Leona Jackson Paramount | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| Wesley Gaines Paramount | 1.0 mi | 6.8 |
| SPECTRUM CENTER- LONG BEACH MIDDLE MARKET STREET Long Beach | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Lindbergh STEM Academy Long Beach | 1.2 mi | 7.0 |
| McKinley Elementary Long Beach | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| Frank J. Zamboni Paramount | 1.3 mi | 6.6 |
| St. Athanasius Elementary Long Beach | 1.3 mi | — |
| ST ATHANASIUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Long Beach | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Calvary Christian Academy of Compton Paramount | 1.5 mi | — |
| Mark Keppel Paramount | 1.6 mi | 4.7 |
| Manuel Dominguez High Compton | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Cesar Chavez Continuation High Compton | 1.6 mi | 5.5 |
| Thurgood Marshall Compton | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Addams Elementary Long Beach | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| INTER-TRIBAL Family Of Nations Day School Program Paramount | 1.7 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 90805 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$68,615
Median Home Value
$588,500
Median Rent
$1,664/mo
Population
94,631
College Educated
17.5%
Homeownership
42.6%
Avg Commute
30.6 min
Poverty Rate
19.4%
Median Age
33.7
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| Andrew Jackson Elementary Indio, CA | 4.3 |
| Avocado Elementary La Mesa, CA | 4.3 |
| Caswell Elementary Ceres, CA | 4.3 |
| Del Rosa Elementary San Bernardino, CA | 4.3 |
| Dr. Reynaldo J. Carreon Jr. Academy Indio, CA | 4.3 |
| Evergreen Elementary Bakersfield, CA | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Grant Elementary
What grades does Grant Elementary serve?
Grant Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 966 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 27.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grant Elementary rank in CA?
Grant Elementary ranks #8,210 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grant Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Grant Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grant Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grant Elementary a charter school?
No, Grant Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grant Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grant Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grant Elementary?
76.4% of students at Grant Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 966
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 76.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (562) 428-4616
Resources & Links
District
Long Beach Unified- District Enrollment
- 63,966
- Schools in District
- 82
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,539
- District Rank
- #76 of 82
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