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Graham Elementary School

1100 Blanton Street
Shelby, NC 28150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
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 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 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Graham Elementary School's student population of 209 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
209 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 Graham Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2299 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Graham Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Graham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Graham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Graham Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Graham Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Graham Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
62%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Graham Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Graham Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Graham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Graham Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of Graham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Graham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Graham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 schools are Graham Elementary School often compared to?
Graham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson 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 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
What school district is Graham Elementary School part of?
Graham Elementary School is part of Cleveland County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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