Enrollment
310
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Columbus, OH
Graham Elementary and Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Graham Elementary and Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390138205643Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham Elementary and Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools.
- #12 of 72
- elementary schools in Columbus · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham Elementary and Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Elementary and Middle School ranks #12 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH.
School address
District: Graham Elementary and Middle School · Ohio
NCES ID 390138205643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.1%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+112% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graham Elementary and Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graham Elementary and Middle School
Graham Elementary and Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling 310 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 67.1% of students qualify for free meals, 112% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 310 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #57.
Its student body is led by African American (63%) and White (22%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 103 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 66 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 310 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Columbus's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton Elementary School (1,028 students): Graham Elementary and Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.1:1 vs 21.9:1).
Graham Elementary and Middle School is a single-school charter district, so Graham Elementary and Middle School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Graham Elementary and Middle School compares
Graham Elementary and Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 112% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,397
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 103 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 66 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 62.6%
White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Graham Elementary and Middle School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Graham Elementary and Middle School, which includes Graham Elementary and Middle School.
$14,397
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.0%
State 73.2%
Federal 25.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Columbus
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hamilton Elementary School
Standard public school
1,028 students 21.9:1 students per teacher
United Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
838 students 49.3:1 students per teacher
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Standard public school
774 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus
Standard public school
721 students
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Standard public school
721 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Hamilton Intermediate School
Standard public school
706 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Graham Elementary and Middle School
How many students attend Graham Elementary and Middle School?
Graham Elementary and Middle School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Columbus, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary and Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 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 Elementary and Middle School?
67.1% of students at Graham Elementary and Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham Elementary and Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Graham Elementary and Middle School is African American at 62.6% of enrollment, in Columbus, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham Elementary and Middle School?
Graham Elementary and Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Graham Elementary and Middle School rank among elementary schools in Columbus?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Elementary and Middle School ranks #12 of 72 elementary schools in Columbus, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Columbus on the city page.
Is Graham Elementary and Middle School a good school?
Graham Elementary and Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Graham Elementary and Middle School?
None; Graham Elementary and Middle School is a single-school charter district, and Graham Elementary and Middle School is its only campus.
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