Grant Elementary

www.grantschoolcougars.com

643 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Grant Elementary School, located on Swasey Drive in Redding, California, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Grant Elementary School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its students. With a focus on preparing young learners for future success, the school utilizes a curriculum designed to build essential skills in core subjects while encouraging curiosity and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Grant Elementary is known for its strong school spirit, symbolized by its mascot, the "Cougar." The school places a high value on community involvement, maintaining a collaborative relationship between teachers, staff, and families to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Through its website and local presence, the school strives to keep parents informed and engaged, reflecting a commitment to transparency and the belief that a successful education is a partnership between the home and the classroom.

643

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grant Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	65
Black	1
Asian	21
Two or More	44
American Indian	13

White
499 (77.6 %)
Hispanic
65 (10.1 %)
Two or More
44 (6.8 %)
Asian
21 (3.3 %)
American Indian
13 (2.0 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Grant Elementary
Phone:	(530)243-0561
Website:	http://www.grantschoolcougars.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	93

* 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 101

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 55