Enrollment
390
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Auburn Hills, MI
R Grant Graham Elem School
Federal NCES profile for R Grant Graham Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 260369004066
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
R Grant Graham Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Auburn Hills · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 58.2%
- free-lunch eligible
R Grant Graham Elem School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, R Grant Graham Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Auburn Hills, MI.
School address
District: Avondale School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260369004066 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R Grant Graham Elem School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at R Grant Graham Elem School
R Grant Graham Elem School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Auburn Hills, Michigan, enrolling 390 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 58.2% lands close to the Michigan typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 390 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 686 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #372.
Its student body is led by African American (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students) and Avondale Middle School (639 students) alongside R Grant Graham Elem 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 R Grant Graham Elem School compares
R Grant Graham Elem 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 18% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.2% | ▲ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 390 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
390
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 26% in Michigan - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.1%
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
$14,542
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
African American 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
White 18.2%
Asian 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, R Grant Graham Elem School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Avondale School District, which includes R Grant Graham Elem School.
$14,542
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.6%
State 57.8%
Federal 6.6%
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 R Grant Graham Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avondale Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Diploma and Careers Institute | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Avondale Gifted and Talented Education | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to R Grant Graham Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 95:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 333
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary 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 (~390 students)
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Frequently asked questions about R Grant Graham Elem School
How many students attend R Grant Graham Elem School?
R Grant Graham Elem School has 390 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Auburn Hills, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Grant Graham Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at R Grant Graham Elem School is 14.4:1, which is 18% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 8% 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 R Grant Graham Elem School?
58.2% of students at R Grant Graham Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R Grant Graham Elem School?
The largest demographic group at R Grant Graham Elem School is African American at 50.5% of enrollment, in Auburn Hills, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R Grant Graham Elem School?
R Grant Graham Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does R Grant Graham Elem School rank among public schools in Auburn Hills?
By Resource Investment Index, R Grant Graham Elem School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Auburn Hills, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Auburn Hills on the city page.
Is R Grant Graham Elem School a good school?
R Grant Graham Elem School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% 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 Avondale School District?
Besides R Grant Graham Elem School, Avondale School District also operates Avondale High School (911 students), Avondale Middle School (639 students), and Diploma and Careers Institute (475 students). See the Avondale School District district page for the complete list.
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