PD Graham Elementary School

Summary:

PD Graham Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westland, Michigan, serving 404 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District.

PD Graham Elementary School faces significant challenges, with a diverse student population that includes 62.38% White, 25.74% African American, and 5.94% Hispanic students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Michigan elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Chronic absenteeism has risen dramatically, from 5.9% in 2020-2021 to 46.0% in 2022-2023. Academic performance is also a concern, with only 34-39% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 23-28% proficient or better in Math across grades 3-5. The school's performance lags behind nearby RooseveltMcGrath Elementary and Alexander Hamilton Elementary, as well as the higher-performing Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district.

Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $13,255 in 2019-2020 to $24,723 in 2022-2023, PD Graham Elementary School's academic performance has not shown a corresponding improvement. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's challenges, which include a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 49.41% to 59.41% over the past three school years. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just increased funding to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1255 S John Hix St
       Westland, MI  48186-3713


(734) 419-2620

District: Wayne-Westland Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1002nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,723 Help


Students who attend PD Graham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Adlai Stevenson Middle School
High:    John Glenn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.4%
African American:
25.7%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details PD Graham Elementary School ranks worse than 67.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.26. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.4%), African American (25.7%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PD Graham Elementary School is 13.7, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at PD Graham Elementary School is $24,723, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Wayne-Westland Community School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

PD Graham Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks PD Graham Elementary School 1002nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See PD Graham Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wayne-Westland Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne-Westland Community School District 546th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for PD Graham Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at PD Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.06 530th 1545 65.7%
2007 80.71 182nd 1565 88.4%
2008 76.98 291st 1577 81.5%
2009 74.36 361st 1589 77.3%
2010 72.25 436th 1552 71.9%
2011 50.11 989th 1552 36.3%
2012 62.83 560th 1566 64.2%
2013 63.65 560th 1563 64.2%
2014 73.05 370th 1533 75.9%
2015 72.26 410th 1580 74.1%
2016 44.49 882nd 1548 43.0%
2017 31.02 1010th 1466 31.1%
2018 30.04 1077th 1448 25.6%
2019 20.34 1125th 1408 20.1%
2021 13.62 1036th 1153 10.1%
2022 29.06 948th 1344 29.5%
2023 32.10 964th 1470 34.4%
2024 31.26 1002nd 1486 32.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at PD Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.10 1134th 1397 18.8%
2019 37.33 743rd 1134 34.5%
2021 23.71 638th 749 14.8%
2022 38.62 674th 1099 38.7%
2023 44.13 733rd 1350 45.7%
2024 33.63 938th 1381 32.1%
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Rank History for Female students at PD Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.42 1102nd 1443 23.6%
2019 16.24 1018th 1171 13.1%
2021 6.44 884th 902 2.0%
2022 22.43 904th 1106 18.3%
2023 21.55 1042nd 1321 21.1%
2024 26.09 1011th 1342 24.7%
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Rank History for Male students at PD Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.53 989th 1446 31.6%
2019 15.98 1040th 1196 13.0%
2021 13.45 842nd 915 8.0%
2022 31.43 788th 1139 30.8%
2023 33.67 872nd 1334 34.6%
2024 29.54 937th 1347 30.4%
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Rank History for African American students at PD Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.40 171st 475 64.0%
2023 67.42 62nd 321 80.7%
2024 30.72 235th 348 32.5%
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Rank History for White students at PD Graham Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.69 1067th 1253 14.8%
2019 12.28 1049th 1128 7.0%
2021 12.04 946th 1005 5.9%
2022 14.18 1000th 1102 9.3%
2023 19.13 1016th 1198 15.2%
2024 27.47 900th 1204 25.2%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, June 8, 2020

Open Quote Luv the school and faculty!! Everyone is like family. Were saddened that our daughter Lailah has outgrown the school, but hands down the best in providing the needs of out daughter academically & socially. Very appreciative for all of the staff that know my "Walmart Greeting" daughter. She luvs EVERYONE ❤❤❤❤ Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 18, 2018

Open Quote Very unprofessional an rude! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Open Quote The students are challenged in a positive way. There is a lot of involvement from staff to students. The teaching staff really takes pride of everyone who attends P.D.Graham Close Quote



Enrollment information for PD Graham Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 677 12 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1989 646 4 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1990 633 3 5 9 6 n/a n/a 0 656
1991 630 5 10 4 2 n/a n/a 0 651
1992 610 5 6 7 6 n/a n/a 0 634
1993 597 9 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1994 581 11 9 6 2 n/a n/a 0 609
1995 432 5 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 432 5 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 407 4 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 394 6 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 411
1999 382 11 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2000 372 13 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2001 349 15 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 374
2002 350 18 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2003 350 18 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 381
2004 319 24 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 356
2005 347 28 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2006 348 29 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 320 37 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 375
2008 354 44 14 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 421
2009 351 53 17 9 0 n/a n/a 1 431
2010 346 70 24 14 2 n/a n/a 0 456
2011 357 84 22 25 2 0 13 0 503
2012 359 92 21 23 6 1 13 0 515
2013 311 94 20 22 4 0 9 0 460
2014 309 76 13 19 5 0 9 0 431
2015 278 78 12 13 3 0 13 0 397
2016 263 84 17 17 2 1 11 0 395
2017 277 92 14 17 2 0 11 0 413
2018 266 96 13 21 1 0 15 0 412
2019 239 86 11 20 0 0 11 0 367
2020 286 97 11 25 1 0 15 0 435
2021 260 94 10 21 0 0 13 0 398
2022 255 121 6 23 0 4 14 0 423
2023 252 104 5 24 1 2 16 0 404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at PD Graham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 701 n/a n/a n/a
1989 659 n/a n/a 4.4
1990 656 34.0 19.2 2.4
1991 651 n/a n/a n/a
1992 634 n/a n/a 7.1
1993 620 n/a 0.0 6.3
1994 609 26.1 23.3 5.4
1995 451 19.5 23.1 6.9
1996 451 19.5 23.1 6.9
1997 423 20.0 21.2 4.7
1998 411 18.0 22.8 6.6
1999 403 20.0 20.2 7.4
2000 392 19.9 19.7 8.7
2001 374 17.9 20.9 15
2002 381 20.9 18.2 20.2
2003 381 20.9 18.2 20.2
2004 356 19.9 17.9 17.7
2005 385 19.4 19.8 20
2006 392 14.9 26.3 17.3
2007 375 15.5 24.2 23.2
2008 421 19.8 21.3 22.8
2009 431 22.8 18.9 28.6
2010 456 22.3 20.4 35.7
2011 503 25.0 20.1 41.6
2012 515 26.8 19.2 42.7
2013 460 25.0 18.4 48.3
2014 431 21.2 20.3 49.7
2015 397 21.0 18.9 55.2
2016 395 22.0 17.9 49.4
2017 413 21.6 19.1 47.2
2018 412 25.9 15.9 43.9
2019 367 20.2 18.1 44.1
2020 435 21.0 20.7 56.6
2021 398 23.9 16.6 54.3
2022 423 25.9 16.3 49.4
2023 404 29.3 13.7 59.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio PD Graham Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 701 n/a n/a n/a
1989 659 n/a n/a 4.4
1990 656 34.0 19.2 2.4
1991 651 n/a n/a n/a
1992 634 n/a n/a 7.1
1993 620 n/a 0.0 6.3
1994 609 26.1 23.3 5.4
1995 451 19.5 23.1 6.9
1996 451 19.5 23.1 6.9
1997 423 20.0 21.2 4.7
1998 411 18.0 22.8 6.6
1999 403 20.0 20.2 7.4
2000 392 19.9 19.7 8.7
2001 374 17.9 20.9 15
2002 381 20.9 18.2 20.2
2003 381 20.9 18.2 20.2
2004 356 19.9 17.9 17.7
2005 385 19.4 19.8 20
2006 392 14.9 26.3 17.3
2007 375 15.5 24.2 23.2
2008 421 19.8 21.3 22.8
2009 431 22.8 18.9 28.6
2010 456 22.3 20.4 35.7
2011 503 25.0 20.1 41.6
2012 515 26.8 19.2 42.7
2013 460 25.0 18.4 48.3
2014 431 21.2 20.3 49.7
2015 397 21.0 18.9 55.2
2016 395 22.0 17.9 49.4
2017 413 21.6 19.1 47.2
2018 412 25.9 15.9 43.9
2019 367 20.2 18.1 44.1
2020 435 21.0 20.7 56.6
2021 398 23.9 16.6 54.3
2022 423 25.9 16.3 49.4
2023 404 29.3 13.7 59.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for PD Graham Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,540 (11.3%) $12,059 (88.7%) $13,599
2020 $1,189 (9.0%) $12,066 (91.0%) $13,255
2021 $2,237 (13.6%) $14,239 (86.4%) $16,476
2022 $1,820 (10.5%) $15,492 (89.5%) $17,313
2023 $3,159 (12.8%) $21,564 (87.2%) $24,723

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PD Graham Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1125th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 964th of 1470 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (PD Graham Elementary School)2835.1
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)26.222.5
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (PD Graham Elementary School)2829.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Wayne-Westland Community School District)28.520.8
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (PD Graham Elementary School)39.734.5
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne-Westland Community School District)27.922.6
 5.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (PD Graham Elementary School)20.625.9
 5.3%
   4th Grade Math (Wayne-Westland Community School District)18.214.8
 3.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367404
 10.1%
African American86104
 20.9%
American Indian01
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic2024
 20%
Pacific Islander02
White239252
 5.4%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.1%59.4%
 15.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about PD Graham Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 404 students attended PD Graham Elementary School.

Students who attend PD Graham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Adlai Stevenson Middle School
High : John Glenn High School

PD Graham Elementary School ranks 1002nd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at PD Graham Elementary School are 62% White, 26% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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