Graham Elementary and Middle School

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Columbus, Ohio - 1 schools

An equity score of 85/100 ranks Graham Elementary and Middle School #11 of 821 districts in Ohio (state average 46). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $16,601 per pupil, Graham Elementary and Middle School ranks #271 of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending (Ohio districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

331
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$16,601
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Graham Elementary and Middle School operates 1 public schools serving 331 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Ohio. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Franklin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,601 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 981 Ohio districts by per-pupil spending. See how Ohio compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.0% local, 73.2% state, and 25.8% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 85/100, ranked #11 of 821 in Ohio against a state average of 46, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 103.3:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 81.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.6% African American, 22.3% White, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Graham Elementary and Middle School, enrolling 310 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Graham Elementary and Middle School accounts for 93.7% of all Graham Elementary and Middle School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Graham Elementary and Middle School a distant remainder — means Graham Elementary and Middle School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Because it contains a majority of the affected population, enrollment-weighted aggregates will sit closer to this entity's reported fields than to those of smaller peers; an unweighted entity count answers a different question.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Graham Elementary and Middle School reports 67.1% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Graham Elementary and Middle School student-counselor ratio is 103:1 — well below typical (typically associated with unusually small scale or exceptionally high per-unit investment)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Values this far below typical often correlate with unusually small scale or population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se — worth checking whether the underlying denominator is itself an outlier.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Graham Elementary and Middle School chronic absenteeism rate is 81.0% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

25.8%
Federal
73.2%
State
1.0%
Local

Funding Equity

85
Equity Score
11 / 821
State Rank
46
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Graham Elementary and Middle School.

White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
African American 62.6%
Asian 1.3%
Multiracial 6.1%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

103.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
81.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Graham Elementary and Middle School

School Enrollment
Graham Elementary and Middle School
Charter
310

How Graham Elementary and Middle School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Ohio districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Wildwood Environmental Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
The Academy for Urban Scholars Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness Academy Similar size Similar spending No revenue-mix data
Horizon Science Academy-Springfield Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Dayton Early College Academy Inc Similar size Lower spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Graham Elementary and Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Graham Elementary and Middle School?

Graham Elementary and Middle School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 331 students.

How much does Graham Elementary and Middle School spend per student?

Graham Elementary and Middle School spends $16,601 per student. The district has an equity score of 85/100, ranking #11 in Ohio.

What is the demographic composition of Graham Elementary and Middle School?

Graham Elementary and Middle School students are 62.6% African American, 22.3% White, 6.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Graham Elementary and Middle School?

Graham Elementary and Middle School has an equity score of 85/100, ranking #11 out of 821 districts in Ohio.