Needs Improvement
#9040 of 9,539 schools in CA
Grant Elementary
Elementary School · San Jose Unified
470 East Jackson St., San Jose, CA 95112
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher
17.9:1
Score
3.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#9,040 of 9,539
In San Jose
#210 of 223
public schools
In district
#39 of 41
San Jose Unified
School environment
8.1 / 10
Excellent
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About Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of San Jose Unified. Grant Elementary serves approximately 376 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Grant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #9,040 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Grant Elementary show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 3.5 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 5.6
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
39% 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 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
70.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 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: 2.5/10.
How Grant Elementary Compares
See how Grant Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
470 East Jackson St., San Jose, CA 95112
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Grant Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Rocketship Discovery Prep (rated 5.7/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Redwood City), which scores notably higher. Another option is McKinley Elementary (rated 5.5/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST PATRICK SCHOOL (rated 5.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Jose, see our San Jose schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST PATRICK SCHOOL San Jose | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Horace Mann Elementary San Jose | 0.8 mi | 4.8 |
| Muwekma Ohlone Middle San Jose | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Empire Gardens Elementary San Jose | 0.7 mi | 4.6 |
| ACE Inspire Academy San Jose | 0.8 mi | 3.7 |
| San Jose High San Jose | 0.9 mi | 7.0 |
| Sunrise Middle San Jose | 0.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Rocketship Discovery Prep Redwood City | 1.0 mi | 5.7 |
| Challenger School - Berryessa San Jose | 1.5 mi | — |
| San Jose Conservation Corps Charter San Jose | 1.5 mi | 4.7 |
| NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL San Jose | 1.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Anne Darling Elementary San Jose | 1.3 mi | 4.0 |
| Notre Dame High School San Jose San Jose | 1.7 mi | — |
| Lowell Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 2.7 |
| CRISTO REY SAN JOSE JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL San Jose | 1.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School San Jose | 1.4 mi | — |
| Selma Olinder Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 4.0 |
| Walter L. Bachrodt Elementary San Jose | 1.6 mi | 5.1 |
| McKinley Elementary San Jose | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Rocketship Mateo Sheedy Elementary Redwood City | 2.0 mi | 3.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95112 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$89,649
Median Home Value
$956,300
Median Rent
$2,095/mo
Population
56,766
College Educated
39.2%
Homeownership
27.9%
Avg Commute
24.1 min
Poverty Rate
18.2%
Median Age
32.6
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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 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 17.9:1. 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 #9,040 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grant Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% 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?
70.7% 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
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 70.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (408) 535-6227
Resources & Links
District
San Jose Unified- District Enrollment
- 25,059
- Schools in District
- 41
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,909
- District Rank
- #39 of 41
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