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200 Grant Avenue, Petaluma, CA 94952-4811
Summary
Grant Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
72.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
70.3% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 72.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 70.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 579/4,657 (88th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 564/4,657 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 386 |
| Low-Income Students | 71 (18.4%) |
| English Learners | 9 (2.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 3.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 3.9 points over the full period.
•Math +3.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 68.6% to 79.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 64%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.3% to 80.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 41.8-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Grant Elementary compare within the district?
Grant Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–6 schools in Petaluma City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Grant Elementary rank in California?
Grant Elementary ranks No. 579 of 4,657 in reading and No. 564 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Grant Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 5 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.9% meet the reading standard and 37.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Grant Elementary compare with other schools in Petaluma?
Grant Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 15 K–6 schools in Petaluma with 2026 results.
Explore schools in PetalumaHow does Grant Elementary compare with other schools in Sonoma County?
Grant Elementary is No. 6 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 50 K–6 schools in Sonoma County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Sonoma CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Grant ElementaryThis school | 70.3% | 72.4% |
| McDowell Elementary | 12.6% | 9.2% |
| McKinley Elementary | 37.6% | 43.9% |
