Serving 596 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Graham Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Graham Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graham Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#554 out of 2113 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
9%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
12%
5%
White
42%
48%
Hawaiian
5%
2%
Two or more races
17%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham Elementary School's ranking?
Graham Elementary School is ranked #554 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Graham Elementary School often compared to?
Graham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Star Elementary School, Nelson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Graham Elementary School?
596 students attend Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Graham Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham Elementary School?
Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Graham Elementary School offer ?
Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Graham Elementary School part of?
Graham Elementary School is part of Bethel School District.
School Reviews
3 2/24/2021
The school is poorly diverse. All teachers are white. Teachers of color do not stay long at graham. The district needs to look into why good teachers of color do not stay at graham.
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