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Grant Elementary

1528 N 5th St, Sheboygan, WI 53081Sheboygan Area School District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
332
Students
Total enrolled
$15,938
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 11% vs nat'l
10.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 30% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 332 students in grades PK–05 in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.
11% above average funding
District spends $15,938 per pupil, 11% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Grant Elementary is a mid-sized elementary in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, serving grades PK–05 with 332 students. The district invests $15,938 per student — 11% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 79% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Grant Elementary

332
Total Students
10.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
79%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution172 male · 160 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility79%
National avg 52% · 263 students
Student Composition
20%
41%
20%
12%
Asian20%
White41%
Hispanic / Latino20%
Black6%
Multiracial12%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 551365001784

Academic Outcomes at Grant Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 35th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 53081

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,938Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,938
State avg
$18,944
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,013
Student Support$3,028
Administration$1,913
Operations$2,391
Other$1,594
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,938 spent per student, an estimated $7,060 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
26%
State government
60.9%
Local (property tax)
25.8%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 79% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Wilson ElementaryLake Country Academy - CharterLincoln-Erdman ElementaryJames Madison Elementary
+9 more
↓
Middle
Horace Mann MiddleUrban MiddleFarnsworth MiddleEtude Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
North HighSouth HighCentral HighGeorge D Warriner High School for Personalized Learning
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountySheboygan County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSheboygan Area School District →
Phone: (920)459-3626
NCES ID: 551365001784
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Sheboygan seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Sheboygan Area School District
High
North High
1,537 students · 09–12
● 56 opp40% FRL
High
South High
1,131 students · 09–12
● 41 opp51% FRL
Mid
Horace Mann Middle
583 students · 06–08
● 41 opp47% FRL
Mid
Urban Middle
562 students · 06–08
● 56 opp51% FRL
Other
Early Learning Center
560 students · PK–PK
● 41 opp62% FRL
Mid
Farnsworth Middle
514 students · 06–08
● 41 opp60% FRL
Elem
Wilson Elementary
481 students · PK–05
● 41 opp54% FRL
Elem
Lake Country Academy - Charter
435 students · PK–08
● 56 opp27% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1528 N 5th St, Sheboygan, WI 53081
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.