Enrollment
429
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
56.4%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pd Graham Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pd Graham Elementary School
Pd Graham Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Westland, Michigan, enrolling 429 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 56.4% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 684 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #375.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Westland's public schools, it stands alongside Universal Learning Academy (761 students): Pd Graham Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.8:1 vs 17.3:1).
Wayne-Westland Community School District also operates John Glenn High School (1,368 students) and Wayne Memorial High School (1,257 students) alongside Pd Graham Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Pd Graham Elementary School compares
Pd Graham Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,057
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wayne-Westland Community School District, which includes Pd Graham Elementary School.
$16,057
Per student
+19%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.1%
State 56.0%
Federal 10.9%
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.
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
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pd Graham Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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