- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarkston, WA
Grantham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grantham 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 530132000235
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grantham Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Washington
- 81.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Grantham Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grantham Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Clarkston, WA.
School address
District: Clarkston School District · Washington
NCES ID 530132000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Grantham Elementary shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 530132000235 · Clarkston, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
252 enr · 12:1 · 81.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students)
Grantham Elementary shrank from 302 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Grantham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles Franci
Charles Francis Adams High School
670 students
- Heights Elemen
Heights Elementary
358 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
346 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary
330 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
290 students
- This school 252
Grantham Elementary
252 students
What this shows Grantham Elementary reports 252 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grantham Elementary compares
Grantham 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.8% | ▲ 82% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 252 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
252
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
81.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Washington - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,653
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.4, Grantham Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Clarkston School District reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grantham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Francis Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grantham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Clarkston
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~252 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grantham Elementary
How many students attend Grantham Elementary?
Grantham Elementary has 252 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarkston, WA. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grantham Elementary is 12:1, which is 32% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% 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 Grantham Elementary?
81.8% of students at Grantham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grantham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grantham Elementary is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Clarkston, WA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grantham Elementary?
Grantham 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 Grantham Elementary rank among elementary schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Grantham Elementary ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Clarkston, 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 Clarkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkston School District?
Besides Grantham Elementary, Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students), Heights Elementary (358 students), and Lincoln Middle School (346 students). See the Clarkston School District district page for the complete list.