- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ephrata, WA
Grant Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grant Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530261000388
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Ephrata · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 58.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, WA.
School address
District: Ephrata School District · Washington
NCES ID 530261000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Grant Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 530261000388 · Ephrata, WA Other · SMALL · TRAD
466 enr · 16.1:1 · 58.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ephrata High School (886 students)
Grant Elementary shrank from 490 students in 2022-23 to 464 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE held 29.9 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Grant Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ephrata High S
Ephrata High School
886 students
- Columbia Ridge
Columbia Ridge Elementary
480 students
- This school
Grant Elementary
466 students
- Ephrata Middle
Ephrata Middle School
461 students
- Parkway School
Parkway School
407 students
- Tiger Cubs Ece 83
Tiger Cubs Eceap
83 students
What this shows Grant Elementary reports 466 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant Elementary compares
Grant Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.4% | ▲ 30% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 466 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
466
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.4%
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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,422
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 47.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Grant Elementary is about as mixed as the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ephrata School District reports $14,422 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ephrata High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia Ridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ephrata Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiger Cubs Eceap | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 407
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 83
- Students per teacher
- 83:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools in Ephrata
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~466 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant Elementary
How many students attend Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has 466 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ephrata, WA. CCD year-over-year: 490 (2022-23) → 464 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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?
58.4% of students at Grant Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grant Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment, in Ephrata, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant Elementary?
Grant Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grant Elementary rank among public schools in Ephrata?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Ephrata, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ephrata on the city page.
What other schools are in Ephrata School District?
Besides Grant Elementary, Ephrata School District also operates Ephrata High School (886 students), Columbia Ridge Elementary (480 students), and Ephrata Middle School (461 students). See the Ephrata School District district page for the complete list.