Serving 174 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Graford Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
11%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
87%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Graford Elementary School?
174 students attend Graford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Graford Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graford Elementary School?
Graford Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graford Elementary School offer ?
Graford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Graford Elementary School part of?
Graford Elementary School is part of Graford Independent School District.
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