- Enrollment
- 2,087
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Graham, WA
Graham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Graham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530048002203
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- small classes for Washington
- 41.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham Elementary has class sizes smaller than 85% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Graham, WA.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Washington
NCES ID 530048002203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+63 students YoY
Graham Elementary grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+63 students YoY 530048002203 · Graham, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 13:1 · 41.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students)
Graham Elementary grew from 533 students in 2022-23 to 596 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Graham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graham Kapowsi
Graham Kapowsin High School
2,087 students
- Spanaway Lake
Spanaway Lake High School
1,787 students
- Bethel High Sc
Bethel High School
1,688 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
857 students
- Spanaway Middl 766
Spanaway Middle School
766 students
- This school 428
Graham Elementary
428 students
What this shows Graham Elementary reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham Elementary compares
Graham Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.8% | ▼ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 15% in Washington - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,370
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.3%
Two or More 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Largest group: White at 49.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.9, Graham Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel School District reports $15,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Kapowsin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanaway Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,688
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 857
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Graham
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Centennial Elementary
Standard public school
540 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nelson Elementary School
Standard public school
497 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
North Star Elementary
Standard public school
446 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Rocky Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
430 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Kapowsin Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~428 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham Elementary
How many students attend Graham Elementary?
Graham Elementary has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Graham, WA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 596 (2023-24), up 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary is 13:1, which is 26% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 17% 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?
41.8% of students at Graham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Graham Elementary is White at 49.3% of enrollment, in Graham, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham Elementary?
Graham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 rank among elementary schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Elementary ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Graham, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Graham on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel School District?
Besides Graham Elementary, Bethel School District also operates Graham Kapowsin High School (2,087 students), Spanaway Lake High School (1,787 students), and Bethel High School (1,688 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.