GRAHAM SCHOOL
GRAHAM SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MOUNT VERNON, NY with about 482 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 37 teachers, GRAHAM SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
The GRAHAM SCHOOL, located at 421 E 5th St in Mount Vernon, New York, is an elementary school operating within the Mount Vernon City School District. It serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on academic development and social-emotional growth within a structured district-managed environment.
As part of the Mount Vernon City School District, the school adheres to the broader district mission of fostering student achievement, equity, and civic responsibility. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, working to prepare students for the transition to middle school while utilizing the resources and curriculum standards established by the district. For families seeking specific information regarding enrollment, extracurricular programs, or academic calendars, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at [www.mtvernoncsd.org](http://www.mtvernoncsd.org).
For more information, contact GRAHAM SCHOOL at (914) 665-2800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MOUNT VERNON, NY 10553-2099
(914) 665-2800
http://www.mtvernoncsd.org
GRAHAM SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MOUNT VERNON, NY with about 482 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MOUNT VERNON SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 482
- Teachers:
- 37
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 482 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRAHAM SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 80% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 80.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.7%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- White
- 2.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
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.