- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salem, OR
Grant Community School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411082000786
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Community School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #24 of 38
- elementary schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Community School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Community School ranks #24 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Grant Community School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 411082000786 · Salem, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 17.8:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Grant Community School grew from 424 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Grant Community School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 444
Grant Community School
444 students
What this shows Grant Community School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Community School compares
Grant Community School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Oregon - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.6%
White 24.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Grant Community School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary schools in Salem
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Auburn Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Eyre Elementary School
Standard public school
538 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Harritt Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Swegle Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 17.7:1 students per teacher
Pringle Elementary School
Standard public school
488 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Kalapuya Elementary School
Standard public school
483 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Community School
How many students attend Grant Community School?
Grant Community School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 424 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Community School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Community School?
71.7% of students at Grant Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Community School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Community School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.6% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Community School?
Grant Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Community School rank among elementary schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Community School ranks #24 of 38 elementary schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Grant Community School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.