Serving 429 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 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: P.D. Graham Elementary School serves the northwest part of Westland, MI, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest point of the attendance zone being about 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pd Graham Elementary School's student population of 429 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
429 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Motto
Always My Best and Nothing less!
School Rankings
Pd Graham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pd Graham Elementary School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1994 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pd Graham Elementary School's ranking?
Pd Graham Elementary School is ranked #1994 out of 3,025 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, Walkerwinter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% 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?
429 students attend Pd Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Pd Graham Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pd Graham Elementary School?
Pd Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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 10/10/2025
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.
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