- Enrollment
- 1,715
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Colorado Springs, CO
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 080306000238
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #17 of 51
- elementary schools in Colorado Springs · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #17 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080306000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Grant Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 080306000238 · Colorado Springs, CO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14.6:1 · 65.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Doherty High School (1,715 students)
Grant Elementary School shrank from 366 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grant Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Doherty High S
Doherty High School
1,715 students
- Coronado High
Coronado High School
1,279 students
- Palmer High Sc
Palmer High School
1,265 students
- Jenkins Middle
Jenkins Middle School
791 students
- Mitchell High
Mitchell High School
757 students
- This school 350
Grant Elementary School
350 students
What this shows Grant Elementary School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Elementary School compares
Grant Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 12% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.0% | ▲ 69% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 7.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Grant Elementary School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grant Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doherty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coronado High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Palmer High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jenkins Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mitchell High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,279
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Colorado Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 12% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 7% lower 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 School?
65.0% of students at Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary School is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Colorado Springs, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Colorado Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #17 of 51 elementary schools in Colorado Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Colorado Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E?
Besides Grant Elementary School, Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E also operates Doherty High School (1,715 students), Coronado High School (1,279 students), and Palmer High School (1,265 students). See the Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the County of E district page for the complete list.