Serving 222 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Graham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6-9% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 78% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#987 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
67%
32%
White
22%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham Elementary School's ranking?
Graham Elementary School is ranked #987 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Graham Elementary School?
222 students attend Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Graham Elementary School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham Elementary School?
Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Graham Elementary School offer ?
Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Graham Elementary School part of?
Graham Elementary School is part of Talladega City School District.
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