Graham Elementary School
Tel:
(704)476-8386
- Graham Elementary School serves 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Graham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Graham Elementary School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 288 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Graham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Graham Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #2282 out of 2,538 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15-19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 17% |
| Black | 70% | 26% |
| White | 16% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 98% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cleveland County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelby Shelby Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 460 students
0.8 miles
1480 South Dekalb Street
Shelby, NC 28152
(704)476-8328 0.8 7-8 460 - Shelby Shelby High School Grades: 9-12 | 849 students
1.4 miles
230 E Dixon Boulevard
Shelby, NC 28152
(704)476-8325 1.4 9-12 849 - Shelby James Love Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 372 students
1.7 miles
309 James Love Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704)476-8385 1.7 PK-4 372 - Shelby Marion Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 332 students
1.9 miles
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704)476-8381 1.9 PK-4 332 - Shelby North Shelby Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 107 students
2.1 miles
1205 Northside Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704)476-8230 2.1 PK-12 107
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