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Graham Hill Elementary School

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Graham Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Seattle, Washington, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade as part of the Seattle School District No. 1. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that includes 19.78% White, 26.12% African American, 25% Hispanic, 17.91% Asian, and 10.07% two or more races.

Despite being part of a highly-ranked school district, Graham Hill Elementary School has consistently underperformed compared to the district and the state of Washington in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Math proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 41.12% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 67.59% in the Seattle School District and 52.63% statewide. In Math, only 35.51% of students were proficient or better, compared to 58.68% in the district and 41.68% statewide. The school's performance in Science is slightly better, with 50% of students proficient or better, but still lags behind the district and state.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Rising Star Elementary School and Hawthorne Elementary School, Graham Hill Elementary School generally underperforms in academic achievement. The school's struggles to support the academic success of certain student subgroups, particularly African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status students, are also concerning. Addressing the underlying factors, such as socioeconomic status and resource allocation, could be key to improving the school's educational outcomes and providing a more equitable learning environment for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5149 S Graham St
       Seattle, WA  98118-2938

(206) 252-7140

District: Seattle School District No. 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
802nd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,534 Help


Students who attend Graham Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Aki Kurose Middle School
High:    Rainier Beach High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  268

Racial breakdown:

African American:
26.1%
Hispanic:
25.0%
White:
19.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.9% Help


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Compare Details Graham Hill Elementary School ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 59th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.38. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Graham Hill Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (26.1%), Hispanic (25%), White (19.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Graham Hill Elementary School is 13.8, which is the 31st best among 71 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Graham Hill Elementary School is $24,534, which is the 23rd highest among 71 elementary schools in the Seattle School District No. 1.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Graham Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Graham Hill Elementary School 802nd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Graham Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Seattle School District No. 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Seattle School District No. 1 48th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Graham Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.39 796th 1026 22.4%
2005 24.27 837th 1031 18.8%
2006 30.93 790th 1051 24.8%
2007 40.15 685th 1069 35.9%
2008 42.15 656th 1067 38.5%
2009 48.00 595th 1072 44.5%
2010 30.41 826th 1088 24.1%
2011 41.23 674th 1092 38.3%
2012 28.53 860th 1097 21.6%
2013 36.65 747th 1106 32.5%
2015 20.96 891st 1067 16.5%
2016 36.33 698th 1053 33.7%
2017 21.41 856th 1056 18.9%
2018 35.14 692nd 1054 34.3%
2019 46.38 624th 1130 44.8%
2021 38.82 639th 1107 42.3%
2022 38.95 697th 1169 40.4%
2023 31.27 806th 1169 31.1%
2024 31.38 802nd 1168 31.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.80 191st 333 42.6%
2019 49.28 94th 248 62.1%
2022 38.80 122nd 213 42.7%
2023 35.32 155th 254 39.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.81 627th 835 24.9%
2019 50.67 493rd 979 49.6%
2021 38.11 530th 854 37.9%
2022 42.77 579th 1019 43.2%
2023 18.16 921st 1013 9.1%
2024 20.76 900th 1024 12.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.20 732nd 1004 27.1%
2019 51.23 549th 1068 48.6%
2021 35.41 627th 1008 37.8%
2022 33.77 740th 1100 32.7%
2023 32.84 738th 1094 32.5%
2024 43.34 602nd 1093 44.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.49 589th 999 41.0%
2019 44.44 615th 1075 42.8%
2021 38.96 589th 1025 42.5%
2022 43.87 592nd 1113 46.8%
2023 30.95 772nd 1099 29.8%
2024 27.07 821st 1099 25.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.00 76th 201 62.2%
2023 11.70 157th 170 7.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.00 93rd 107 13.1%
2019 57.26 37th 110 66.4%
2022 40.97 56th 108 48.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.31 208th 540 61.5%
2022 42.99 369th 694 46.8%
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Rank History for White students at Graham Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.57 209th 833 74.9%
2019 72.10 283rd 1027 72.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Thursday, September 30, 2010

Open Quote A well put together program with an excellent staff and a truly diverse group of kids. Strong PTA funds programs such as Powerful schools after school program, a gardening/greenhouse program, full time Mandarin teacher and more. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Graham Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 106 130 64 28 2 n/a n/a 0 330
1989 90 137 82 13 4 n/a n/a 0 326
1990 68 110 47 20 1 n/a n/a 0 246
1991 76 98 51 11 0 n/a n/a 0 236
1992 105 88 65 13 1 n/a n/a 0 272
1993 152 101 73 17 2 n/a n/a 0 345
1994 133 109 87 22 3 n/a n/a 0 354
1995 111 114 134 32 4 n/a n/a 0 395
1996 111 114 134 32 4 n/a n/a 0 395
1997 101 125 135 32 8 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 75 134 151 34 6 n/a n/a 0 400
1999 74 136 154 38 9 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 77 136 165 38 5 n/a n/a 0 421
2001 67 149 157 27 7 n/a n/a 0 407
2002 75 132 158 33 5 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 75 132 158 33 5 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 72 126 182 30 5 n/a n/a 0 415
2005 54 109 142 29 3 n/a n/a 0 337
2006 64 110 122 25 4 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 76 106 110 26 5 n/a n/a 0 323
2008 93 105 110 29 5 n/a n/a 0 342
2009 94 124 95 24 6 n/a n/a 0 343
2010 105 150 93 29 6 n/a n/a 0 383
2011 99 145 77 39 3 6 30 0 399
2012 81 147 87 35 2 4 34 0 390
2013 71 152 86 51 1 3 37 0 401
2014 67 143 88 56 1 1 35 0 391
2015 68 130 90 57 2 0 35 0 382
2016 68 111 69 56 3 0 45 0 352
2017 71 110 55 66 1 3 46 0 352
2018 68 108 67 64 0 5 46 0 358
2019 65 91 62 56 0 4 44 0 322
2020 58 102 59 67 0 5 39 0 330
2021 50 100 53 61 0 1 34 0 299
2022 51 94 42 55 0 2 23 0 267
2023 53 70 48 67 0 3 27 0 268

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 Graham Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 20.0 16.5 0
1989 326 19.0 17.1 n/a
1990 246 17.5 14.0 0
1991 236 13.2 17.8 n/a
1992 272 16.5 16.4 n/a
1993 345 16.5 20.9 n/a
1994 354 19.0 18.6 n/a
1995 395 22.8 17.3 n/a
1996 395 22.8 17.3 n/a
1997 401 22.2 18.1 n/a
1998 400 22.0 18.2 n/a
1999 411 23.0 17.9 n/a
2000 421 24.0 17.5 n/a
2001 407 21.0 19.4 n/a
2002 403 21.3 18.9 54.8
2003 403 21.3 18.9 54.8
2004 415 22.0 18.9 54.9
2005 337 22.0 15.3 59.1
2006 325 20.8 15.6 56.6
2007 323 19.5 16.6 55.1
2008 342 20.4 16.8 57.3
2009 343 20.7 16.6 50.4
2010 383 22.3 17.1 52.5
2011 399 22.9 17.4 55.4
2012 390 25.0 15.6 60.3
2013 401 24.5 16.3 65.8
2014 391 n/a n/a 65
2015 382 34.0 11.2 65.7
2016 352 27.0 13.0 54.5
2017 352 29.0 12.1 67.9
2018 358 27.3 13.0 62
2019 322 27.5 11.6 56.5
2020 330 26.9 12.2 52.7
2021 299 27.2 10.9 50.2
2022 267 23.7 11.2 51.3
2023 268 19.4 13.8 54.9

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 Graham Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 330 20.0 16.5 0
1989 326 19.0 17.1 n/a
1990 246 17.5 14.0 0
1991 236 13.2 17.8 n/a
1992 272 16.5 16.4 n/a
1993 345 16.5 20.9 n/a
1994 354 19.0 18.6 n/a
1995 395 22.8 17.3 n/a
1996 395 22.8 17.3 n/a
1997 401 22.2 18.1 n/a
1998 400 22.0 18.2 n/a
1999 411 23.0 17.9 n/a
2000 421 24.0 17.5 n/a
2001 407 21.0 19.4 n/a
2002 403 21.3 18.9 54.8
2003 403 21.3 18.9 54.8
2004 415 22.0 18.9 54.9
2005 337 22.0 15.3 59.1
2006 325 20.8 15.6 56.6
2007 323 19.5 16.6 55.1
2008 342 20.4 16.8 57.3
2009 343 20.7 16.6 50.4
2010 383 22.3 17.1 52.5
2011 399 22.9 17.4 55.4
2012 390 25.0 15.6 60.3
2013 401 24.5 16.3 65.8
2014 391 n/a n/a 65
2015 382 34.0 11.2 65.7
2016 352 27.0 13.0 54.5
2017 352 29.0 12.1 67.9
2018 358 27.3 13.0 62
2019 322 27.5 11.6 56.5
2020 330 26.9 12.2 52.7
2021 299 27.2 10.9 50.2
2022 267 23.7 11.2 51.3
2023 268 19.4 13.8 54.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Graham Hill Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201683.6%0.0%1.6%0.0%90.2%90.2%91.8%90.2%93.4%90.2%
201764.9%0.0%6.5%0.0%2.6%77.9%79.2%83.1%76.6%80.5%79.2%
201888.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%88.9%88.9%93.7%90.5%90.5%88.9%
201983.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%89.6%91.7%91.7%87.5%89.6%91.7%
202093.0%2.8%0.0%2.8%1.4%98.6%94.4%97.2%97.2%94.4%97.2%97.2%97.2%94.4%
202175.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.7%89.2%86.5%94.6%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%86.5%
202272.7%3.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%81.8%78.8%84.9%75.8%78.8%72.7%72.7%72.7%78.8%
202376.8%1.8%0.0%3.6%0.0%87.5%85.7%98.2%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%85.7%
202481.6%0.0%0.0%2.6%0.0%84.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%84.2%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201982.0%0.0%0.6%0.3%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.4%99.4%99.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Graham Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,595 (7.5%) $19,532 (92.5%) $21,127
2020 $600 (4.0%) $14,565 (96.0%) $15,165
2021 $1,560 (6.9%) $20,978 (93.1%) $22,539
2022 $1,678 (6.8%) $22,856 (93.2%) $24,534

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Graham Hill Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 624th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 806th of 1169 Elementary schools
 13.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Graham Hill Elementary School)52.335.6
 16.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)67.163.1
 3.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Graham Hill Elementary School)60.546.7
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)69.264.8
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Graham Hill Elementary School)54.651.4
 3.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)7064.2
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Graham Hill Elementary School)55.842.9
 13%
   4th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)66.663.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Graham Hill Elementary School)47.737.8
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.969
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Graham Hill Elementary School)56.818.9
 37.9%
   5th Grade Math (Seattle School District No. 1)62.358
 4.3%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Graham Hill Elementary School)46.536.8
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Seattle School District No. 1)66.965.9
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Graham Hill Elementary School)51.541
 10.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Seattle School District No. 1)72.567.3
 5.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Graham Hill Elementary School)57.736.8
 20.9%
   All Grades Math (Seattle School District No. 1)64.457.3
 7.1%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Graham Hill Elementary School)46.536.8
 9.7%
   All Grades Science (Seattle School District No. 1)6560.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students322268
 16.8%
African American9170
 23.1%
American Indian00
Asian6248
 22.6%
Hispanic5667
 19.6%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White6553
 18.5%
Two or More Races4427
 38.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%54.9%
 1.7%

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Graham Hill Elementary School ranks 802nd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Aki Kurose Middle School
High : Rainier Beach High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 268 students attended Graham Hill Elementary School.

Students at Graham Hill Elementary School are 26% African American, 25% Hispanic, 20% White, 18% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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