Serving 362 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 362 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Graham Elementary serves the northeast part of Graham, NC, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Graham Elementary School's student population of 362 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
362 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Graham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Graham Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2458 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20-24%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
37%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
34%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
17%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
5%
Showing 2006–2015. View full 17-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Graham Elementary School's ranking?
North Graham Elementary School is ranked #2458 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are North Graham Elementary School often compared to?
North Graham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Graham Elementary School, R Homer Andrews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend North Graham Elementary School?
362 students attend North Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of North Graham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Graham Elementary School?
North Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does North Graham Elementary School offer ?
North Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Graham Elementary School part of?
North Graham Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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