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EPHRATA SCHOOL DISTRICT

We are unified in bridging KIDS and their LEARNING

New Grant Elementary

Grant Elementary Exterior Concept

Grant Elementary Exterior Concept

Grant Elementary Exterior Concept

Ground Floor Grant Elementary Interior Concept

Second Floor Grant Elementary Interior Concept

Project Details

A 2026 Bond Would:

  • REPLACE GRANT ELEMENTARY with a new building, constructed on district-owned land near Columbia Ridge Elementary.
  • Provide SAFER and more efficient TRAFFIC FLOW for students and staff away from EHS traffic.
  • SIMPLIFY TRANSPORTATION with a bus loop for the two-school campus.
  • Keep all K-4 STUDENTS ON ONE CAMPUS
  • Include a DEDICATED GYM AND CAFETERIA, supporting better and more efficient daily routines.
  • Include a FULL-SIZE GYM with increased seating capacity for athletics and community events.

Aerial view of Columbia Ridge Elementary and a potential elementary school site.

Understanding the Funding

The 2026 Bond package total project value for all projects is roughly $102 million: $75 million funded locally, which unlocks $27.4 million in matching state dollars.

The information below describes Grant Elementary’s portion of the total project funds.

Graphic showing Washington state map with a dollar sign, and funding breakdown.

 

If approved by voters, $34 million of the approximately $47 million Grant Elementary total project cost would be generated by local tax dollars (“Local Share”).

Roughly $11.8 million would come from state matching funds from the School Construction Assistance Program (State Funds).

A pie chart shows the distribution of funds, with a section representing Washington state.

 

This pie chart shows the percentage of state matching funds the district could receive if voters approve the 2026 Bond package.