Grahamwood Elementary

schools.scsk12.org/grahamwood-es

850 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Grahamwood Elementary, located on Summer Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee, is a prominent school within the Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) district. It is widely recognized for its robust optional school program, which draws students from across the district who are seeking a specialized, rigorous academic environment. The school is particularly well-regarded for its focus on holistic student development, combining strong core curriculum standards with a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community atmosphere.

Beyond its academic offerings, Grahamwood is known for being a vibrant hub for families in the High Point Terrace and surrounding neighborhoods. The school emphasizes parent and community involvement, often hosting events that strengthen the partnership between the school and the local area. By maintaining a balance of challenging coursework and an enriching extracurricular environment, Grahamwood Elementary continues to serve as a key educational cornerstone for the Memphis community.

850

Total Students

62.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grahamwood Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	335
Black	267
Asian	42
Two or More	55

Hispanic
335 (39.4%)
Black
267 (31.4%)
White
151 (17.8%)
Two or More
55 (6.5%)
Asian
42 (4.9%)

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:	Memphis-Shelby County Schools
Phone:	(901)416-5952
Website:	http://schools.scsk12.org/grahamwood-es
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 13

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 141

Grade 2 148

Grade 3 156

Grade 4 156

Grade 5 135

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grahamwood Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	101
Grade 1	141
Grade 2	148
Grade 3	156
Grade 4	156
Grade 5	135

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grahamwood Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	47.9%
Male	443	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)