Elizabeth Graham Elem School

www.sps186.org/o/graham

252 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

252

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

8.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elizabeth Graham Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	47
Hispanic	10
Black	142
Asian	5
Two or More	48

Black
142 (56.3 %)
Two or More
48 (19.0 %)
White
47 (18.7 %)
Hispanic
10 (4.0 %)
Asian
5 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Springfield SD 186
Phone:	(217)525-3220
Website:	http://www.sps186.org/o/graham
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elizabeth Graham Elem School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	39
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elizabeth Graham Elem School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	116	46%
Male	136	54%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)