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#1449 of 2,228 schools in WA
Grantham Elementary
Elementary School · Clarkston School District · Clarkston, WA
A Clarkston School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1253 Poplar St, Clarkston, WA 99403
- Math 34% vs WA 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grantham Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grantham 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,014/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Clarkston), 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
$67,424
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$994/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
15.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99403; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 56 | Compare → |
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| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Parkway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 336 | 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.
Clarkston School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $16,653NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grantham Elementary is listed in Clarkston School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grantham Elementary
Grantham Elementary is a public elementary school in Clarkston, WA, part of Clarkston School District, serving approximately 279 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,449 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grantham Elementary
What grades does Grantham Elementary serve?
Grantham Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Grantham Elementary?
Grantham Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grantham Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grantham Elementary rank in WA?
Grantham Elementary ranks #1,449 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Grantham Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grantham Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Grantham Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grantham Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grantham Elementary a charter school?
No, Grantham Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grantham Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grantham Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grantham Elementary?
87.5% of students at Grantham 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Asotin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (509) 758-2503
- Area population (ZIP 99403)
- 20,483
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 99403; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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