Graham Elementary School

10026 204th Street East
Graham, WA 98338
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Graham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : Graham Elementary serves the northeast part of Graham, WA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Graham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Graham Elementary School's student population of 428 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
I Will…Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Ready

School Rankings

Graham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#480 out of 2088 schools
(Top 30%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

60%
41%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

58%
53%

Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

American Indian
2%
1%

Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
4%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
17%
27%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Black
5%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

White
49%
47%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
5%
2%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
18%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
51%
0.70

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
41.4%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%

Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name

Sports

School Mascot
Grizzlies
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Graham Elementary School's ranking?
Graham Elementary School is ranked #480 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Graham Elementary School often compared to?
Graham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nelson Elementary School, North Star Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Graham Elementary School?
428 students attend Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Graham Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graham Elementary School?
Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Graham Elementary School offer ?
Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham Elementary School part of?
Graham Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.

School Reviews

3   10/10/2025
The school is poorly diverse. All teachers are white. Teachers of color do not stay long at graham. The district needs to look into why good teachers of color do not stay at graham.
- Posted by Parent - Jane

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • : 58% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : Graham Elementary serves the northeast part of Graham, WA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.3 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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