Serving 887 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grahamwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 887 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grahamwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Grahamwood Elementary School's student population of 887 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
887 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
School Rankings
Grahamwood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grahamwood Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
36%
15%
Black
31%
21%
White
21%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grahamwood Elementary School's ranking?
Grahamwood Elementary School is ranked #396 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Grahamwood Elementary School often compared to?
Grahamwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Station Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Grahamwood Elementary School?
887 students attend Grahamwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Grahamwood Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grahamwood Elementary School?
Grahamwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Grahamwood Elementary School offer ?
Grahamwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Grahamwood Elementary School part of?
Grahamwood Elementary School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Grahamwood Elementary School located?
Grahamwood Elementary School is located in the Grahamwood neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other public schools located in Grahamwood.
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