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#2099 of 2,228 schools in WA
Grant Elementary
Elementary School · Ephrata School District · Ephrata, WA
An Ephrata School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
451 3RD NW, Ephrata, WA 98823
- Math 29% vs WA 47% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grant Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,153/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ephrata), 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
$77,361
Median home value
$256,400
Median rent
$956/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
66.6%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98823; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beezley Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Columbia Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| New Life Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Tiger Cubs EceapEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK | 1.0 mi | 84 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ephrata School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,422NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grant Elementary is listed in Ephrata School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary is a public elementary school in Ephrata, WA, part of Ephrata School District, serving approximately 464 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,099 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% 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 Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 15.5:1. 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 WA?
Grant Elementary ranks #2,099 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Grant Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grant Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% 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?
67.2% 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.9%
- Phone
- (509) 754-4676
- Area population (ZIP 98823)
- 12,661
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98823; 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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