ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM.

296 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School, located at 10 E. Broadway in Columbia, Missouri, is a neighborhood school within the Columbia Public Schools district. Situated near the downtown area, the school serves a diverse student population and is known for its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It focuses on providing a well-rounded academic curriculum while emphasizing social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond through collaboration, critical thinking, and community engagement.

As a staple of the Columbia community, Grant Elementary places a strong emphasis on family involvement and community partnerships to support its students. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to meeting the individual needs of its learners, often utilizing small-group instruction and personalized learning strategies. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere and a focus on both academic excellence and character building, Grant Elementary strives to be a welcoming place where students from various backgrounds can thrive and develop a lifelong love for learning.

296

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	18
Black	54
Asian	9
Two or More	32

White
183 (61.8%)
Black
54 (18.2%)
Two or More
32 (10.8%)
Hispanic
18 (6.1%)
Asian
9 (3.0%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 41

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 52

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	59
Grade 4	46
Grade 5	52

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ULYSSES S. GRANT ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	48%
Male	154	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)