Enrollment
278
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, CA
Grant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060005201479
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 77.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Eureka City Schools · California
NCES ID 060005201479 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.3%
vs 55.5% California avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Elementary
Grant Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Eureka, California, enrolling 278 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 278 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 9,998 California schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 1,035 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #946, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (37%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eureka's elementary schools, it stands alongside Washington Elementary (426 students): Grant Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 22.4:1).
Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students) and Washington Elementary (426 students) alongside Grant Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grant Elementary compares
Grant Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.3% | ▲ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$14,344
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 37.4%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.4%
Largest group: White at 37.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Grant Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eureka City Schools, which includes Grant Elementary.
$14,344
Per student
-13%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 45.9%
Federal 20.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Catherine L. Zane Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winship Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Birney Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Similar elementary schools in Eureka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Alice Birney Elementary
Standard public school
375 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cutten Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Freshwater Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elementary
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~278 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has 278 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Elementary?
77.3% of students at Grant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary is White at 37.4% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eureka on the city page.
Is Grant Elementary a good school?
Grant Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Eureka City Schools?
Besides Grant Elementary, Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students), Washington Elementary (426 students), and Catherine L. Zane Middle (417 students). See the Eureka City Schools district page for the complete list.
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