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2400 Downer Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804-1458
Summary
Grant Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 0th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 6.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
7.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 6.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 7.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,650/4,657 (0th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,624/4,657 (1st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 551 |
| Low-Income Students | 448 (81.3%) |
| English Learners | 347 (63.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.7 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 3.6% to 9.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,650 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 1.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
1.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 3.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 27% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 0% to 6%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 4.1% to 11.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,624 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 11.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•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. 27 in reading and tied for No. 26 in math proficiency among the 28 K–6 schools in West Contra Costa Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Grant Elementary rank in California?
Grant Elementary ranks No. 4,650 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,624 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 tied for No. 26 in reading and No. 27 in math among 28 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 5.8% meet the reading standard and 6.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Grant Elementary compare with other schools in Richmond?
Grant Elementary is No. 13 in reading and tied for No. 12 in math proficiency among the 14 K–6 schools in Richmond with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RichmondHow does Grant Elementary compare with other schools in Contra Costa County?
Grant Elementary is No. 31 in reading and tied for No. 30 in math proficiency among the 32 K–6 schools in Contra Costa County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Contra Costa CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Grant ElementaryThis school | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| Cesar E. Chavez Elementary | 7.5% | 8.9% |
| Coronado Elementary | 22.0% | 16.7% |
