- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santa Monica, CA
Grant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063570006091
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Santa Monica · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- small classes for California
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary has class sizes smaller than 70% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, CA.
School address
District: Santa Monica-Malibu Unified · California
NCES ID 063570006091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Grant Elementary grew from 542 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 063570006091 · Santa Monica, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 19.4:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Monica High (2,588 students)
Grant Elementary grew from 542 students in 2022-23 to 570 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Grant Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Santa Monica H
Santa Monica High
2,588 students
- Lincoln Middle 914
Lincoln Middle
914 students
- John Adams Mid 806
John Adams Middle
806 students
- Franklin Eleme 597
Franklin Elementary
597 students
- This school 562
Grant Elementary
562 students
- Roosevelt Elem 552
Roosevelt Elementary
552 students
What this shows Grant Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Elementary compares
Grant Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in California - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,954
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Asian 10.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Grant Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified reports $24,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Monica High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Santa Monica
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
597 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Will Rogers Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Edison Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Canyon Charter Elementary
Standard public school
391 students 23:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 15.7:1 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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santa Monica, CA. CCD year-over-year: 542 (2022-23) → 570 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 19.4:1, which is 10% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Elementary?
23.4% 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 46.5% of enrollment, in Santa Monica, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santa Monica?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Santa Monica, 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 Santa Monica on the city page.
What other schools are in Santa Monica-Malibu Unified?
Besides Grant Elementary, Santa Monica-Malibu Unified also operates Santa Monica High (2,588 students), Lincoln Middle (914 students), and John Adams Middle (806 students). See the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified district page for the complete list.