ELIZABETH GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Elizabeth Graham Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Springfield SD 186 school district, located in Springfield, IL with about 213 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, Elizabeth Graham Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Elizabeth Graham Elementary School, located at 900 W Edwards St in Springfield, Illinois, is a public school serving students in the Springfield Public Schools District 186. The school is named in honor of Elizabeth Graham, a long-time educator and administrator who left a significant legacy in the local school system. The facility serves as a community hub, dedicated to providing a foundational education that prepares elementary-aged children for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

As part of the Springfield school district, Elizabeth Graham Elementary emphasizes core academic instruction while often focusing on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for its diverse student population. The school typically integrates district-wide curriculum standards with various programs designed to support social-emotional development and student engagement. Families in the area look to the school for its commitment to student growth and its role in the immediate neighborhood, serving as a key pillar for early childhood and primary education in Springfield.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Graham Elem School at (217) 525-3220 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 W Edwards St
Springfield, IL 62704-1839
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ELIZABETH GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Springfield, IL with about 213 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Springfield SD 186
Total Students:
213
Teachers:
20.29
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 213 students

Black or African American
51.6%
White
28.6%
Two or more races
13.1%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Asian
2.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%

Female
44.1%
Male
55.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.