Grant Elementary

551 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Grant Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the Richmond neighborhood of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. Its mission centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core literacy and numeracy skills while preparing students for the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Richmond community, acting as a hub for families in the 94804 area. Beyond its core curriculum, Grant Elementary typically prioritizes social-emotional development and inclusive practices to address the unique needs of its student body. As part of the West Contra Costa district, the school works to leverage district-wide resources and enrichment programs aimed at improving student outcomes and maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and community stakeholders.

551

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	470
Black	23
Asian	24
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
470 (85.3%)
Asian
24 (4.4%)
White
23 (4.2%)
Black
23 (4.2%)
Two or More
9 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1422
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	384
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grant Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	89
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	76
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grant Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	45.6%
Male	300	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)