Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Graham A Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Graham A Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Graham A Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham A Elementary School is 0.64, which is less 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
#3340 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
50%
28%
Black
23%
17%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
44%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Graham A Elementary School's ranking?
Graham A Elementary School is ranked #3340 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 6% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Graham A Elementary School?
300 students attend Graham A Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Graham A Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 23% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graham A Elementary School?
Graham A Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Graham A Elementary School offer ?
Graham A Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Graham A Elementary School part of?
Graham A Elementary School is part of Chicago Public Schools District 299.
In what neighborhood is Graham A Elementary School located?
Graham A Elementary School is located in the New City neighborhood of Chicago, IL. There are 1 other public schools located in New City.
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