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North Graham Elementary

Grades PK–05 · Elementary · Graham, NC · NCES 370003000012

At a glance

Reported students

362

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

25.89

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

North Carolina elementary enrollment

31st percentile

Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

554.5

North Graham Elementary: 362 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

14:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
359
Teachers (FTE)
30.6
Student–teacher ratio
11.7:1

What the reported data says about North Graham Elementary

North Graham Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Graham. It is one of 38 current school records connected to Alamance-Burlington Schools. NCES reports 362 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 31st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (37%) and Black (34.3%). English learners represent 10.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking North Graham Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 14:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.89 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
10.9%
Students with disabilities
10%
Free/reduced-price lunch
99.2%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
0.46
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White17.1%
  • Hispanic37%
  • Black34.3%
  • Asian1.1%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial10.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near North Graham Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
R Homer Andrews Elementary

Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools

PK–054981.3 mi
Alamance Community School

Elementary · Charter · Alamance Community School

KG–087361.5 mi
Haw River Elementary

Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools

PK–054901.6 mi
South Graham Elementary

Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools

PK–055181.9 mi
Harvey R Newlin Elementary

Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools

PK–054912.4 mi
Eastlawn Elementary

Elementary · Alamance-Burlington Schools

PK–055282.4 mi
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Frequently asked questions about North Graham Elementary

What grades does North Graham Elementary serve?

North Graham Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alamance-Burlington Schools.

How many students attend North Graham Elementary?

North Graham Elementary reported 362 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 31st percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 359 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at North Graham Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 14:1, based on 362 students and 25.89 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is North Graham Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

North Graham Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alamance-Burlington Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of North Graham Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

99.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is North Graham Elementary in?

North Graham Elementary is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools, based in Burlington, NC, which operates 38 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near North Graham Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include R Homer Andrews Elementary (1.3 mi), Alamance Community School (1.5 mi), Haw River Elementary (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.