Enrollment
534
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Wenatchee, WA
Grant Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530231000319
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in East Wenatchee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in East Wenatchee, WA.
School address
District: Eastmont School District · Washington
NCES ID 530231000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.7%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grant Elementary School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grant Elementary School
Grant Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Wenatchee, Washington, enrolling 534 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 534 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 427 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #418, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (41%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 534 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Eastmont School District spends $15,560 per pupil, 20% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among East Wenatchee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Cascade Elementary (568 students): Grant Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.8:1 vs 15.4:1).
Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students) and Eastmont Junior High (687 students) alongside Grant Elementary School.
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 School compares
Grant Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.7% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 534 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
534
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Washington average of 45.0%
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 63% in Washington - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.2%
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
$15,560
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 534 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 56.4%
White 41.2%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Grant Elementary School is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eastmont School District, which includes Grant Elementary School.
$15,560
Per student
-20%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.3%
State 65.8%
Federal 13.9%
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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastmont Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastmont Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterling Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kenroy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in East Wenatchee
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cascade Elementary
Standard public school
568 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Kenroy Elementary
Standard public school
530 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Lee Elementary
Standard public school
522 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Clovis Point Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 17:1 students per teacher
Eastmont Academy
Alternative education program
10 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~534 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary School
How many students attend Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has 534 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Wenatchee, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary School is 17.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Washington 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 Elementary School?
58.7% of students at Grant Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.4% of enrollment, in East Wenatchee, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary School?
Grant Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Elementary School rank among elementary schools in East Wenatchee?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in East Wenatchee, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Wenatchee on the city page.
Is Grant Elementary School a good school?
Grant Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median. 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 Eastmont School District?
Besides Grant Elementary School, Eastmont School District also operates Eastmont Senior High (1,534 students), Eastmont Junior High (687 students), and Sterling Junior High School (676 students). See the Eastmont School District district page for the complete list.
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