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#2972 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 31% in state

Grant Elementary

Elementary School · Petaluma City Elementary · Petaluma, CA

A Petaluma City Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Grant Ave., Petaluma, CA 94952

  • Math 66% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 69% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+20.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
Chronic Absenteeism15.3%

Students at Grant Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency66%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency69%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
61%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
65%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

19.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Grant Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 20Minimal Transit
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,469/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Petaluma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$115,097

Median home value

$1,016,800

Median rent

$2,272/mo

College educated

47.5%

Homeownership

59.9%

Poverty rate

6.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94952; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcnear ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.7K–60.4 mi329Compare →
The Spring Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition8.6privatePK–80.4 mi125Compare →
South County ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified7.4K–121.0 mi153Compare →
Live Oak CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–81.4 mi250Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Petaluma City Elementary

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grant Elementary is listed in Petaluma City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grant Elementary

Grant Elementary is a public elementary school in Petaluma, CA, part of Petaluma City Elementary, serving approximately 373 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,972 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grant Elementary

What grades does Grant Elementary serve?

Grant Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Grant Elementary?

Grant Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 23.3:1. 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 #2,972 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Grant Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Grant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% 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?

19.3% 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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Sonoma County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.3%
Area population (ZIP 94952)
33,339
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
44.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94952; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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