Enrollment
362
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370003000012
North Graham Elementary — Graham, NC
Federal NCES profile for North Graham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
+50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Graham Elementary compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
North Graham Elementary reports 362 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 30.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 21% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 99.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 50% above the North Carolina average and 92% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 362 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Alamance-Burlington Schools spends $15,701 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 18.4% from local sources (property taxes), 58.2% from the state, and 23.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Graham Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 24% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 31% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
99.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
— 24% below state mean
Top 15% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,701
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 362 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 362 Top 31% in North Carolina — larger than 69% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 30.0
Students per teacher 12.5:1 -24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 99.2% +50% vs state
NCES ID 370003000012
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
African American 34.3%
White 17.1%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 37.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 362:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.7%
In-school suspensions 9
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamance-Burlington Schools, which includes North Graham Elementary.
$15,701
Per student
+20%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 58.2%
Federal 23.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
Similar other schools in Graham
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
River Mill Academy
Standard public school
780 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Alexander Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
South Graham Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Ray Street Academy
Alternative education program
36 students 2.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about North Graham Elementary
How many students attend North Graham Elementary?
North Graham Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is a other school in Graham, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Graham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Graham Elementary is 12.5:1, which is 24% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Graham Elementary?
99.2% of students at North Graham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Graham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Graham Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 37.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Graham, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Graham Elementary?
North Graham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.