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#3358 of 3,441 schools in OH
Graham Elementary and Middle School
Elementary School · Graham Elementary and Middle School · Columbus, OH
A charter elementary school in Columbus, OH where students score 48 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3950 Indianola Ave, Columbus, OH 43214
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Graham Elementary and Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Graham Elementary and Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 53Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,090/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,838
Median home value
$371,200
Median rent
$1,189/mo
College educated
65%
Homeownership
62.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43214; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weinland Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 304 | Compare → |
| Westwood Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Calumet Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Hamilton Stem Academy (k-6)Enrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–6 | 1.4 mi | 351 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Graham Elementary and Middle School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,601NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Graham Elementary and Middle School is listed in Graham Elementary and Middle School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham Elementary and Middle School
Graham Elementary and Middle School is a public elementary school in Columbus, OH, part of Graham Elementary and Middle School, serving approximately 301 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,358 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham Elementary and Middle School
What grades does Graham Elementary and Middle School serve?
Graham Elementary and Middle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Graham Elementary and Middle School?
Graham Elementary and Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary and Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Elementary and Middle School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham Elementary and Middle School rank in OH?
Graham Elementary and Middle School ranks #3,358 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Graham Elementary and Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham Elementary and Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Graham Elementary and Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham Elementary and Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Graham Elementary and Middle School a charter school?
Yes, Graham Elementary and Middle School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Graham Elementary and Middle School a Title I school?
No, Graham Elementary and Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham Elementary and Middle School?
85.7% of students at Graham Elementary and Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.8%
- Phone
- (614) 253-4000
- Area population (ZIP 43214)
- 26,420
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43214; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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