GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Graham Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cleveland County Schools school district, located in Shelby, NC with about 277 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Graham Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
Graham Elementary School, located at 1100 Blanton Street in Shelby, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Cleveland County Schools district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for its elementary-aged students. As part of the larger district framework, the school aims to provide a foundational educational experience that prepares students for success in their future academic endeavors.
The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these as essential components of the student experience. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by Cleveland County Schools, Graham Elementary strives to maintain a supportive atmosphere where students can explore their interests and build core competencies. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, calendars, or educational programs, the district’s official website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources.
For more information, contact Graham Elementary at (704) 476-8386 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shelby, NC 28150-5104
(704) 476-8386
GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shelby, NC with about 277 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Cleveland County Schools
- Total Students:
- 277
- Teachers:
- 24.11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 277 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRAHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 71.1%
- White
- 14.4%
- Two or more races
- 6.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.