- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Petaluma, CA
Grant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063023004717
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #3 of 25
- elementary schools in Petaluma · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #3 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, CA.
School address
District: Petaluma City Elementary · California
NCES ID 063023004717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Grant Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 063023004717 · Petaluma, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 24.1:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Penngrove Elementary (472 students)
Grant Elementary held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.0 → 16.0 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
- Penngrove Elem
Penngrove Elementary
472 students
- This school
Grant Elementary
386 students
- Mckinley Eleme
Mckinley Elementary
368 students
- Mcnear Element
Mcnear Elementary
343 students
- Mcdowell Eleme
Mcdowell Elementary
329 students
- Valley Vista E 155
Valley Vista Elementary
155 students
What this shows Grant Elementary reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Elementary compares
Grant Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Grant Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
How Grant Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penngrove Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcnear Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcdowell Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Vista Elementary | Smaller | Higher 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
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in Petaluma
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Standard public school
494 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Immersion Academy
Standard public school
451 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Corona Creek Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Meadow Elementary
Standard public school
384 students 24:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary
Standard public school
368 students 24.5:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Petaluma, CA. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant Elementary?
11.3% 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 73.6% of enrollment, in Petaluma, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Petaluma?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #3 of 25 elementary schools in Petaluma, 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 Petaluma on the city page.
What other schools are in Petaluma City Elementary?
Besides Grant Elementary, Petaluma City Elementary also operates Penngrove Elementary (472 students), Mckinley Elementary (368 students), and Mcnear Elementary (343 students). See the Petaluma City Elementary district page for the complete list.