Grahamwood Elementary

Summary:

Grahamwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 861 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, which is ranked 134 out of 139 districts in the state.

Grahamwood Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 50.2% of Grahamwood students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 20% for the district and 39.7% for the state. In English Language Arts, 53.9% of Grahamwood students were proficient or better, compared to 22.4% for the district and 37.6% for the state. The school's strong academic performance is reflected in its 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and its ranking in the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Grahamwood's diverse student population, which includes significant representation of Hispanic, African American, and Asian students, is another notable strength. The school's ability to support the academic success of these diverse student subgroups, with its African American and Hispanic students ranking in the top 25% and top 35% of Tennessee elementary schools, respectively, suggests a focus on equity and inclusion. When compared to nearby schools like Treadwell Elementary and Kingsbury Elementary, which serve similar demographics, Grahamwood stands out as a high-performing institution that effectively serves its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 3950 Summer Ave
       Memphis, TN  38122


(901) 416-5952

District: Memphis-Shelby County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
218th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools


Students who attend Grahamwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Treadwell Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  861

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
34.1%
African American:
30.3%
White:
22.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64% Help


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Compare Details Grahamwood Elementary ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.45. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grahamwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Grahamwood Elementary 218th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Grahamwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Memphis-Shelby County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Memphis-Shelby County Schools 135th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grahamwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.11 158th 646 75.5%
2018 75.16 176th 997 82.3%
2019 76.45 179th 985 81.8%
2021 48.76 452nd 983 54.0%
2022 64.24 288th 1000 71.2%
2023 63.97 304th 1020 70.2%
2024 72.45 218th 1018 78.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.70 69th 95 27.4%
2019 25.57 60th 66 9.1%
2022 45.79 70th 165 57.6%
2023 45.69 70th 164 57.3%
2024 79.37 12th 178 93.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.36 322nd 395 18.5%
2019 51.89 88th 255 65.5%
2022 39.47 242nd 447 45.9%
2023 38.13 301st 528 43.0%
2024 43.30 275th 582 52.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.84 390th 877 55.5%
2019 37.29 549th 821 33.1%
2021 24.48 661st 823 19.7%
2022 56.60 297th 858 65.4%
2023 47.71 425th 865 50.9%
2024 63.53 232nd 853 72.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.29 179th 926 80.7%
2021 47.30 448th 945 52.6%
2022 57.45 354th 975 63.7%
2023 65.31 274th 989 72.3%
2024 69.33 240th 990 75.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.57 3rd 7 57.1%
2021 29.68 10th 14 28.6%
2022 38.70 8th 10 20.0%
2023 24.64 8th 8 0.0%
2024 51.08 4th 8 50.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.47 173rd 916 81.1%
2021 47.00 443rd 941 52.9%
2022 67.15 235th 980 76.0%
2023 59.47 339th 987 65.7%
2024 71.99 208th 991 79.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.33 4th 62 93.5%
2019 81.25 4th 38 89.5%
2021 76.31 10th 53 81.1%
2022 75.02 10th 55 81.8%
2023 80.35 6th 57 89.5%
2024 87.63 1st 55 98.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.24 71st 450 84.2%
2019 75.46 64th 404 84.2%
2021 51.78 139th 411 66.2%
2022 70.53 89th 483 81.6%
2023 71.73 101st 500 79.8%
2024 78.57 76th 498 84.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.80 198th 319 37.9%
2019 39.17 140th 250 44.0%
2021 33.93 216th 324 33.3%
2022 47.11 164th 363 54.8%
2023 47.69 183rd 387 52.7%
2024 60.93 133rd 415 68.0%
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Rank History for White students at Grahamwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.37 36th 841 95.7%
2019 93.21 55th 812 93.2%
2021 61.55 252nd 844 70.1%
2022 79.83 129th 844 84.7%
2023 82.82 124th 852 85.4%
2024 89.28 82nd 847 90.3%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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: Tennessee Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, September 24, 2018

Open Quote A great school with amazing, caring teachers, and very strong academically. The best elementary choice for all students. Plus, Grahamwood has all kinds of enrichment programs such as chess, robotics, coding, Spanish, track and field club, dance, cheer, and many more. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 26, 2017

Open Quote If this is supposed to be one of the top elementary schools in Memphis, we are letting are children down Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 26, 2016

Open Quote Grahamwood is a great school with excellent teachers. The diversity of the student body is fantastic. It is the best educational choice in Memphis bar none. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Grahamwood Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 395 239 109 214 0 0 36 0 993
2015 393 228 114 248 0 0 42 0 1025
2016 345 238 121 285 0 0 45 0 1034
2017 331 231 108 290 1 0 48 0 1009
2018 312 250 102 295 1 0 36 0 996
2019 298 274 88 274 0 0 61 0 995
2020 275 292 84 276 1 0 64 0 992
2021 254 278 73 277 0 0 77 0 959
2022 218 257 58 300 0 0 79 0 912
2023 192 261 45 294 1 0 68 0 861

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 Grahamwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 993 65.9 15.0 54.5
2015 1025 62.0 16.5 53.3
2016 1034 69.0 14.9 64
2017 1009 66.0 15.2 n/a
2018 996 69.6 14.3 n/a
2019 995 67.3 14.7 n/a
2020 992 69.0 14.3 n/a
2021 959 67.0 14.3 n/a
2022 912 64.0 14.2 n/a
2023 861 62.0 13.8 n/a

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 Grahamwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 993 65.9 15.0 54.5
2015 1025 62.0 16.5 53.3
2016 1034 69.0 14.9 64
2017 1009 66.0 15.2 n/a
2018 996 69.6 14.3 n/a
2019 995 67.3 14.7 n/a
2020 992 69.0 14.3 n/a
2021 959 67.0 14.3 n/a
2022 912 64.0 14.2 n/a
2023 861 62.0 13.8 n/a

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 Grahamwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $658 (5.3%) $11,016 (89.4%) $12,322
2020 $697 (5.8%) $10,776 (89.1%) $12,088
2021 $1,205 (10.3%) $9,917 (84.9%) $11,680
2022 $2,517 (17.6%) $11,074 (77.4%) $14,299
2023 $2,477 (16.8%) $11,524 (78.0%) $14,776

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grahamwood Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 304th of 1020 Elementary schools
 11.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grahamwood Elementary)51.347.4
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)33.323.1
 10.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grahamwood Elementary)45.547
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)22.824
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grahamwood Elementary)57.152.1
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)34.723
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grahamwood Elementary)48.154.5
 6.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)24.227.2
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grahamwood Elementary)5438.8
 15.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)32.617.3
 15.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grahamwood Elementary)51.938.5
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)23.119.5
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Grahamwood Elementary)54.246.5
 7.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)27.217
 10.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grahamwood Elementary)48.547.2
 1.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Memphis-Shelby County Schools)20.620.7
 0.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students995861
 13.5%
African American274261
 4.7%
American Indian01
Asian8845
 48.9%
Hispanic274294
 7.3%
Pacific Islander00
White298192
 35.6%
Two or More Races6168
 11.5%


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Students who attend Grahamwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Treadwell Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 861 students attended Grahamwood Elementary.

Grahamwood Elementary ranks 218th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Grahamwood Elementary are 34% Hispanic, 30% African American, 22% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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