Graham Elementary School
Graham Elementary School serves 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Graham Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 48%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Graham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Graham Elementary School's student population of 277 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 277 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Graham Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,561 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Graham Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2278 out of 2561 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 48% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 18% |
| Black | 71% | 25% |
| White | 15% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 97% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cleveland County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Graham Elementary School is Shelby High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Shelby Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is James Love Elementary School (1.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelby Shelby Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 456 students10
0.8 miles
1480 South Dekalb Street
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8328 0.8 7-8 456 - Shelby Shelby High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 36%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 899 students10
1.4 miles
230 E Dixon Boulevard
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8325 1.4 9-12 899 - Shelby James Love Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 378 students10
1.7 miles
309 James Love Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704) 476-8385 1.7 PK-4 378 - Shelby Marion Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 319 students10
1.9 miles
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8381 1.9 PK-4 319 - Shelby North Shelby Special Education School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-12 | 95 students10
2.1 miles
1205 Northside Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704) 476-8230 2.1 PK-12 95
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