Pd Graham Elementary School

1255 S John Hix St
Westland, MI 48186
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pd Graham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Pd Graham Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers

School Rankings

Pd Graham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pd Graham Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1952 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
34%
37%
45%
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
29%
18%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pd Graham Elementary School's ranking?
Pd Graham Elementary School is ranked #1952 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Pd Graham Elementary School often compared to?
Pd Graham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Star International Academy, Canton Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Pd Graham Elementary School?
404 students attend Pd Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Pd Graham Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Pd Graham Elementary School?
Pd Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pd Graham Elementary School offer ?
Pd Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pd Graham Elementary School part of?
Pd Graham Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.

School Reviews

5   2/25/2017
Great school when I went here years back, 5 years ago in 4th grade. Great teachers, nice students and overall great location by a middle/high school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Robert Curley

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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