GRANT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Grant Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified school district, located in Santa Monica, CA with about 606 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Grant Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Grant Elementary School, located at 2368 Pearl St. in the Sunset Park neighborhood of Santa Monica, is a well-regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District (SMMUSD), the school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic rigor. Its location in a quiet, residential area of Santa Monica allows it to serve as a central hub for local families, often characterized by high levels of parent involvement and a supportive school culture.

Academically, Grant Elementary emphasizes a balanced curriculum that integrates core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science with enrichment opportunities in the arts and physical education. The school is frequently recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and its focus on the "whole child," providing various social-emotional learning initiatives to support student development. With its dedicated staff and active PTA, Grant Elementary is widely considered a staple of the Santa Monica educational landscape, providing a stable and nurturing foundation for its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Grant Elementary at (310) 450-7651 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.