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Grant Elementary School

Elementary School · Grant Public School District · Grant, MI

An elementary school in Grant, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

160 EAST STATE RD, Grant, MI 49327

  • Math 32% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.9Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$13,794
Chronic Absenteeism18.9%

Students at Grant Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
40%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

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

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

75.5%

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 School 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$68,452

Median home value

$189,600

Median rent

$796/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

87.3%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Grant Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2PK–84.3 mi79Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Grant Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$13,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grant Elementary School is listed in Grant Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grant Elementary School

Grant Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grant, MI, part of Grant Public School District, serving approximately 339 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,444 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grant Elementary School

What grades does Grant Elementary School serve?

Grant Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend Grant Elementary School?

Grant Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grant Elementary School rank in MI?

Grant Elementary School ranks #2,444 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Grant Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grant Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grant Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grant Elementary School a charter school?

No, Grant Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grant Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Grant Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grant Elementary School?

75.5% of students at Grant Elementary School 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
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
339
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Newaygo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.9%
Area population (ZIP 49327)
8,708
Area average commute
30.5 min
Area median age
39.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 49327; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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