- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bluefield, VA
Graham Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Graham Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510381001652
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham Intermediate earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 82.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham Intermediate has class sizes larger than 99% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bluefield, VA.
School address
District: Tazewell County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510381001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
Graham Intermediate grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+37.3%).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+104 students YoY 510381001652 · Bluefield, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 26.9:1 · 82.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Richlands Elementary (576 students)
Graham Intermediate grew from 279 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+37.3%). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Graham Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richlands Elem
Richlands Elementary
576 students
- Richlands High
Richlands High
557 students
- Tazewell High
Tazewell High
509 students
- Graham High
Graham High
489 students
- Richlands Midd
Richlands Middle
447 students
- This school
Graham Intermediate
404 students
What this shows Graham Intermediate reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham Intermediate compares
Graham Intermediate is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.9:1 | ▲ 94% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.1% | ▲ 43% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.9:1
students per teacher
- 94% above state mean
Top 99% in Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$13,165
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
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 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Graham Intermediate is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tazewell County Public Schools reports $13,165 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graham Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richlands Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richlands High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tazewell High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Graham High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richlands Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~404 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Graham Intermediate
How many students attend Graham Intermediate?
Graham Intermediate has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bluefield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Intermediate is 26.9:1, which is 94% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graham Intermediate?
82.1% of students at Graham Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Graham Intermediate is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Bluefield, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham Intermediate?
Graham Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Bluefield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bluefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Tazewell County Public Schools?
Besides Graham Intermediate, Tazewell County Public Schools also operates Richlands Elementary (576 students), Richlands High (557 students), and Tazewell High (509 students). See the Tazewell County Public Schools district page for the complete list.