Overview
Grant Elem School is a public primary serving grades 1–5 in Melrose Park, Illinois. The school enrolls 363 students. It is part of the Bellwood SD 88 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span1–5
DistrictBellwood SD 88
County17031
CityMelrose Park
ZIP60160
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170576000247
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment363
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino92.9%
Black / African American1.1%
Asian3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)