Serving 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Graebner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Graebner Elementary School serves the southeast part of Sterling Heights, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graebner Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
509 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graebner Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graebner Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1348 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graebner Elementary School's ranking?
Graebner Elementary School is ranked #1348 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Graebner Elementary School often compared to?
Graebner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Havel Elementary School, Beacon Tree 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 35% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Graebner Elementary School?
509 students attend Graebner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Graebner Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graebner Elementary School?
Graebner Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Graebner Elementary School offer ?
Graebner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graebner Elementary School part of?
Graebner Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.
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