Serving 512 students in grades 3-5, Grand Mound Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grand Mound Elementary School's student population of 512 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Grand Mound Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grand Mound Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
58%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grand Mound Elementary School's ranking?
Grand Mound Elementary School is ranked #1330 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Grand Mound Elementary School often compared to?
Grand Mound Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlerock Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Grand Mound Elementary School?
512 students attend Grand Mound Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grand Mound Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Mound Elementary School?
Grand Mound Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grand Mound Elementary School offer ?
Grand Mound Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Mound Elementary School part of?
Grand Mound Elementary School is part of Rochester School District.
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