Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Graham Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 86% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
209 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2299 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
62%
25%
White
14%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham Elementary School's ranking?
Graham Elementary School is ranked #2299 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Graham Elementary School?
209 students attend Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Graham Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graham Elementary School?
Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graham Elementary School offer ?
Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham Elementary School part of?
Graham Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools.
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