- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paris, OH
Graham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Graham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390461902466
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Saint Paris · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Paris, OH.
School address
District: Graham Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390461902466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Graham Elementary School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 390461902466 · Saint Paris, OH Other · MID · TRAD
735 enr · 19.9:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham High School (491 students)
Graham Elementary School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 37.0 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Graham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Graham Elementary School
735 students
- Graham High Sc
Graham High School
491 students
- Graham Middle
Graham Middle School
362 students
What this shows Graham Elementary School reports 735 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham Elementary School compares
Graham Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▲ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 735 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
735
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Ohio - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 735 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Graham Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Graham Local reports $13,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graham Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~735 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham Elementary School
How many students attend Graham Elementary School?
Graham Elementary School has 735 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paris, OH. CCD year-over-year: 725 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary School is 19.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graham Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Graham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Graham Elementary School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Saint Paris, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham Elementary School?
Graham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Saint Paris?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Saint Paris, OH. 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 Local?
Besides Graham Elementary School, Graham Local also operates Graham High School (491 students) and Graham Middle School (362 students). See the Graham Local district page for the complete list.