- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Graham, TX
Graham El
Federal NCES profile for Graham El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482136002138
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham El earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Graham, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
Graham El shrank from 1,050 students in 2022-23 to 996 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 65.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 482136002138 · Graham, TX Other · MID · TRAD
979 enr · 14.2:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham H S (694 students)
Graham El shrank from 1,050 students in 2022-23 to 996 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 69.2 → 65.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Graham El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Graham El
979 students
- Graham H S
Graham H S
694 students
- Graham J H
Graham J H
473 students
- Graham Learnin 2
Graham Learning Ctr
2 students
What this shows Graham El reports 979 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham El compares
Graham El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 979 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
979
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Texas - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,318
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 490 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.5%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Graham El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Graham Isd reports $11,318 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham H S | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graham Learning Ctr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Graham El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~979 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham El
How many students attend Graham El?
Graham El has 979 students enrolled. It is a public school in Graham, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,050 (2022-23) → 996 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham El?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham El is 14.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graham El?
59.0% of students at Graham El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham El?
The largest demographic group at Graham El is White at 64.5% of enrollment, in Graham, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham El?
Graham El has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Graham El rank among public schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Graham, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Graham Isd?
Besides Graham El, Graham Isd also operates Graham H S (694 students), Graham J H (473 students), and Graham Learning Ctr (2 students). See the Graham Isd district page for the complete list.