South Graham Elementary

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/sges

518 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Graham Elementary School is a public school located in Graham, North Carolina, serving students as part of the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). Situated on Ivey Road, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment for young students in the community. As a neighborhood elementary school, it prioritizes foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for the transition to middle school within the broader district framework.

The school operates under the umbrella of ABSS, which emphasizes consistent curriculum standards, inclusive education, and community engagement. By maintaining a local presence in Graham, South Graham Elementary serves as a central hub for families, encouraging parent involvement and collaboration to enhance student success. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or current staff updates can typically find detailed resources and direct contact information through their official district website.

518

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Graham Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	86
Hispanic	226
Black	154
Asian	12
Two or More	40

Hispanic
226 (43.6%)
Black
154 (29.7%)
White
86 (16.6%)
Two or More
40 (7.7%)
Asian
12 (2.3%)

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:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6520
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/sges
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	515
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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for South Graham Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	92
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	89
Grade 4	78
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for South Graham Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	256	49.4%
Male	262	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)