- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westland, MI
Pd Graham Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Pd Graham Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260001503908
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pd Graham Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Westland · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 56.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pd Graham Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pd Graham Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Westland, MI.
School address
District: Wayne-Westland Community School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260001503908 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Pd Graham Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 260001503908 · Westland, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 14.8:1 · 56.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: John Glenn High School (1,368 students)
Pd Graham Elementary School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.3 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Pd Graham Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John Glenn Hig
John Glenn High School
1,368 students
- Wayne Memorial
Wayne Memorial High School
1,257 students
- Adlai Stevenso
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
768 students
- Benjamin Frank
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
619 students
- Adams Middle S
Adams Middle School
591 students
- This school 429
Pd Graham Elementary School
429 students
What this shows Pd Graham Elementary School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pd Graham Elementary School compares
Pd Graham Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 15% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.4% | ▲ 4% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Michigan - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$21,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.3%
African American 31.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.7, Pd Graham Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Wayne-Westland Community School District reports $21,347 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pd Graham Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Glenn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne Memorial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Benjamin Franklin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pd Graham Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Westland
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pd Graham Elementary School
How many students attend Pd Graham Elementary School?
Pd Graham Elementary School has 429 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westland, MI. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pd Graham Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pd Graham Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 15% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% 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 Pd Graham Elementary School?
56.4% of students at Pd Graham Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pd Graham Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Pd Graham Elementary School is White at 57.3% of enrollment, in Westland, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pd Graham Elementary School?
Pd Graham Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pd Graham Elementary School rank among schools in Westland?
By Resource Investment Index, Pd Graham Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in Westland, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Westland on the city page.
What other schools are in Wayne-Westland Community School District?
Besides Pd Graham Elementary School, Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students), Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students), and Adlai Stevenson Middle School (768 students). See the Wayne-Westland Community School District district page for the complete list.