Grant Elementary School, East Wenatchee WA

Original Research by School Decision on Grant Elementary School

Grant Elementary School serves kindergarten through sixth grade in East Wenatchee, part of the Eastmont School District. The school sits in a community that is a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial shopping centers, and surrounding agricultural land, with orchards growing apples, cherries, and pears. East Wenatchee has grown substantially in recent decades through annexation, and its economy has diversified from its agricultural roots into retail and tourism. The city is car-oriented, with commercial life concentrated along highway corridors and at the Wenatchee Valley Mall rather than in a traditional walkable downtown. The Apple Capital Recreation Loop Trail, which uses a historic Columbia River footbridge, is a notable pedestrian and cycling amenity connecting East Wenatchee to Wenatchee.

Grant Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through sixth grade. The student body is diverse, with a substantial share of students identifying as Hispanic and a large share of white students. A significant majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a population with considerable economic need. The school is part of the Eastmont School District, which operates several elementary schools, intermediate and junior high schools, and one high school across the city.

On state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, Grant Elementary's results varied by grade and subject. In English language arts, proficiency rates were mixed across grades, with some grades showing a strong majority of students meeting the standard and others closer to half. In math, the pattern was similar, with some grades performing well and others where fewer than half of students met the bar. Science results, tested in fifth grade, showed a similar range. When compared to other districts in Douglas County, Grant Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades placed it in the top quartile, a strong showing relative to its local peers.

The school's enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving kindergarten through sixth grade. The largest grade is kindergarten, with enrollment tapering in the upper grades. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source materials, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the availability of special education services and English language development programs.

The housing market in the area reflects a community that has seen steady growth. Home values in the zip code are somewhat below the statewide benchmark, and rents are moderate relative to incomes. The area has experienced population growth through annexation and new development, and the city maintains a long-range planning initiative. The district itself did not have publicly reported recent changes such as bond measures or curriculum updates in the materials reviewed, so families may want to check with the district office for any upcoming plans.

For a family considering Grant Elementary, the school offers a solid academic profile relative to other schools in Douglas County, with the caveat that performance varies by grade and subject. The student body is economically diverse, with a high proportion of students qualifying for meal assistance. The school is located in a growing community with a mix of agricultural and retail economic activity, and housing costs are moderate compared to the state as a whole. Families who value a school that performs well against its local peers and serves a diverse student population may find Grant Elementary a good fit, while those concerned about specific grade-level performance or support for special populations may want to follow up directly with the school.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 341%

School 41% · District 49% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Grade 462%

School 62% · District 53% · ▲ 9 pts above district

▲ 15 pts above state median

Grade 536%

School 36% · District 36% · ▼ 1 pts below district

▼ 5 pts below state median

Grade 654%

School 54% · District 48% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 17 pts above state median

English language arts

Grade 344%

School 44% · District 49% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 3 pts below state median

Grade 468%

School 68% · District 56% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 19 pts above state median

Grade 561%

School 61% · District 49% · ▲ 13 pts above district

▲ 8 pts above state median

Grade 654%

School 54% · District 58% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▲ 7 pts above state median

Science

Grade 543%

School 43% · District 46% · ▼ 4 pts below district

▼ 9 pts below state median

This schoolEastmont School District, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income41%Higher-income50%9 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income62%Higher-income82%20 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income44%Higher-income81%37 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income50%Higher-income69%19 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income32%Higher-income56%24 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income53%Higher-income82%29 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income21%Higher-income50%29 pp gap