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Grahamwood Elementary School

3950 SUMMER AVE MEMPHIS TN 38122

About Grahamwood Elementary School

Grahamwood Elementary School in Memphis is one of the top elementary schools in Tennessee, and a popular choice for parents. It offers grades PK–5 and has 861 students. It is ranked #8 in Memphis-Shelby County Schools. The school hires 62 teachers and 2 counselors, and the student-teacher ratio of 14:1 ensures that each student gets the proper attention they require. Grahamwood fosters robust academics and all-around development for gifted and talented students. 39% of students score at or above the proficient level, and 47% of students score at or above the proficient level in reading. In 2025, it will have been around for 75 years and will have a mix of old and new ways of learning. The neighborhood is good for families, and homes there cost about $130,000 on average, so families can afford them. The school has produced notable alumni with a lasting effect on society, such as Khameron Whalum, Elise Neal, and K. Michelle. This school is recognised as one of the great schools for kids to learn and thrive.

Grahamwood Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3950 SUMMER AVE MEMPHIS TN 38122

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Phone

(901) 416-5952

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 47% in Reading.
57
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
887
Total Students
$58368
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 135 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Grahamwood Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 22.3%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic 34.1%
Black 30.3%
Two+ Races 7.9%
Native Am. 1%
White
22.3%
Asian
5.2%
Hispanic
34.1%
Black
30.3%
Two+ Races
7.9%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 887
46.8%
415 Female
53.2%
472 Male

Student Population

887 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

480 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Grahamwood Elementary School celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025 by remembering its long history of academic success. Gaelen Davis is the new principal, and the school is still taking care of its students. Isabelle Ciaramitaro, a third-grade teacher, was named Educator of Excellence for all the hard work she does.

FAQ

Q1. What does Grahamwood Elementary do to help students be creative? Ans. Grahamwood Elementary has arts, music, and STEM activities to help kids be creative and think outside the box from a young age.

Q2. What kinds of technology does Grahamwood Elementary have?

Ans. The school has modern classroom technology like interactive smart boards, tablets, and computer labs to help students learn.

Q3. Does Grahamwood Elementary School celebrate different cultures?

Ans. Yes, the school puts on events and programs that celebrate different cultures and backgrounds to encourage respect and inclusion.

Q4. What do parents do at Grahamwood Elementary?

Ans. Parents help students do well by volunteering, serving on school committees, and going to community events.

Q5. What does Grahamwood Elementary do to get students ready for middle school?

Ans. To help students move up to higher grades smoothly, the school stresses critical thinking, problem-solving, and strong reading and math skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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