Enrollment
252
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.8%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grantham Elementary compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grantham Elementary
Grantham Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Clarkston, Washington, enrolling 252 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12:1, Grantham Elementary is leaner than roughly 89% of Washington schools and 32% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.8% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Washington average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 252 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 121 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #77.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Clarkston School District spends $15,221 per pupil, 22% below the Washington average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Clarkston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Heights Elementary (358 students): Grantham Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12:1 vs 17.9:1).
Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students) and Heights Elementary (358 students) alongside Grantham Elementary.
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 Grantham Elementary compares
Grantham Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,221
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarkston School District, which includes Grantham Elementary.
$15,221
Per student
-22%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.2%
State 68.7%
Federal 20.1%
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 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
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~252 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Grantham Elementary a good school?
Grantham Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Washington schools. 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 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.
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