Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grass Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grass Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grass Valley Elementary School's student population of 475 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Rankings
Grass Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grass Valley Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#82 out of 2088 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
9%
Hispanic
12%
26%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grass Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Grass Valley Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Grass Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Grass Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dorothy Fox, Prune Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Grass Valley Elementary School?
475 students attend Grass Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Grass Valley Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grass Valley Elementary School?
Grass Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Grass Valley Elementary School offer ?
Grass Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grass Valley Elementary School part of?
Grass Valley Elementary School is part of Camas School District.
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