- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+54 students YoY
R Grant Graham Elem School grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+54 students YoY 260369004066 · Auburn Hills, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
390 enr · 14.4:1 · 58.2% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Avondale High School (911 students)
R Grant Graham Elem School grew from 376 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE added 27.2 → 29.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
R Grant Graham Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avondale High
Avondale High School
911 students
- Avondale Middl
Avondale Middle School
639 students
- Diploma and Ca
Diploma and Careers Institute
475 students
- This school
R Grant Graham Elem School
390 students
- Avondale Gifte
Avondale Gifted and Talented Education
381 students
- Auburn Element 333
Auburn Elementary School
333 students
What this shows R Grant Graham Elem School reports 390 students on the CCD universe file.
How R Grant Graham Elem School compares
R Grant Graham Elem School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$17,217
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Avondale School District reports $17,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~390 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), up 54.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.