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#7005 of 9,539 schools in CA
Grant Elementary
Elementary School · San Lorenzo Unified · San Lorenzo, CA
A San Lorenzo Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
879 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo, CA 94580
- Math 37% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grant Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2018, reaching 37% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grant Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- County Safety: Low181/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$110,106
Median home value
$820,100
Median rent
$2,164/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94580; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Christian Middle School and High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Woodroe Woods SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 73 | Compare → |
| Woodroe Woods SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Lea's ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
San Lorenzo Unified
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #10 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,124NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grant Elementary is listed in San Lorenzo Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary is a public elementary school in San Lorenzo, CA, part of San Lorenzo Unified, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #7,005 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% 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 5th.
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 22.4:1. 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 #7,005 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grant Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 42% 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?
72.2% 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (510) 317-3700
- Area population (ZIP 94580)
- 28,866
- Area average commute
- 33 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 94580; 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
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