- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Graham, NC
South Graham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Graham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370003000014
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Graham Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Graham Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Graham Elementary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Graham, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000014 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
South Graham Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370003000014 · Graham, NC Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 14.4:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
South Graham Elementary held near 493 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
South 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
South Graham Elementary
518 students
What this shows South Graham Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Graham Elementary compares
South 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 3% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 46% | - | - |
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.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
African American 29.7%
White 16.6%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, South 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 South 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South 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
North Graham Elementary
Standard public school
362 students 12.1:1 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Graham Elementary
How many students attend South Graham Elementary?
South Graham Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Graham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Graham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Graham Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 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 South Graham Elementary?
68.1% of students at South Graham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Graham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Graham Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 43.6% of enrollment, in Graham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Graham Elementary?
South Graham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 South Graham Elementary rank among schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, South Graham Elementary ranks #4 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 South 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.