Graham Elementary and Middle School, formerly Graham Expeditionary Middle School and Graham Primary School, is a public K-8 charter school in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally the Indianola Junior High School, the first junior high school in the United States.
Serving 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Graham Elementary And Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 301 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graham Elementary And Middle School's student population of 301 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
Last Day of School
Wed. Oct 29, 2025
School Rankings
Graham Elementary And Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham Elementary And Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2926 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
63%
17%
White
22%
66%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham Elementary And Middle School's ranking?
Graham Elementary And Middle School is ranked #2926 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Graham Elementary And Middle School often compared to?
Graham Elementary And Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornerstone Academy Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Graham Elementary And Middle School?
301 students attend Graham Elementary And Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Graham Elementary And Middle School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graham Elementary And Middle School?
Graham Elementary And Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Graham Elementary And Middle School offer ?
Graham Elementary And Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham Elementary And Middle School part of?
Graham Elementary And Middle School is part of Graham Elementary And Middle School District.
In what neighborhood is Graham Elementary And Middle School located?
Graham Elementary And Middle School is located in the University District neighborhood of Columbus, OH.
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