- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Graham, NC
North Graham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Graham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370003000012
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Graham Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Graham Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Graham Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Graham, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
North Graham Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 370003000012 · Graham, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 12.1:1 · 99.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
North Graham Elementary held near 368 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
North Graham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school 362
North Graham Elementary
362 students
What this shows North Graham Elementary reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Graham Elementary compares
North Graham Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.2% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 13% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
51.7%
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
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, North Graham Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Graham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Graham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Graham
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
River Mill Academy
Standard public school
780 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Alexander Wilson Elementary
Standard public school
609 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
South Graham Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Ray Street Academy
Alternative education program
36 students 2.1:1 students per teacher
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Graham Elementary
How many students attend North Graham Elementary?
North Graham Elementary has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Graham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 374 (2022-23) → 368 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Graham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Graham Elementary is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 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% of enrollment, in Graham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Graham Elementary?
North Graham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 North Graham Elementary rank among schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, North Graham Elementary ranks #3 of 5 schools in Graham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Graham on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides North Graham Elementary, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.