Graham Elementary School

11211 Tom Adams Drive

School District

Austin Independent
Grade

PK, K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 25, 2022

Outstanding teachers, caring staff, responsive principal. The school motto is "Show up. Work Hard. Read" and that's exactly what the students at Graham Elementary School are doing. Excited to see more parents getting involved with the PTA. We are proud to support our neighborhood school and we have been very pleased with our experience at Graham so far!
Submitted by other on November 02, 2018

The best elementary school in Austin! Amazing teachers, great vertical alignment within the community, structure, procedures and stupendous organization make Graham a great place! Students love to go to Graham Elementary!
Submitted by other on February 01, 2017

It's disappointing that the students do not come first.
Submitted by parent on April 28, 2014

I love this school. My sisters, my niece and nephew went to that school. Now my son goes there to kinder and he has learned a lot. He knows how to read 1st grade level. He likes that school too. I like the teacher Mrs.GARZA WOOD.
Submitted by parent on March 17, 2014

Only a good school if you dont mind your child being bullied or harassed by teachers and students. They turn a blind eye when it comes out that a teacher is harassing a student. My child has nightmares from all that has happened at this school. This school should be investigated and some of the staff fired.
Submitted by parent on December 19, 2013

This is an amazing school ,every child is going to be a good professional in the future . Thanks for all Mrs.Guzman ,Mrs.Eiland ,and all the others teachers .
Submitted by parent on April 19, 2011

its a great school with great staff that i personally think should be more ecouraging and more down to earth teaching.
Submitted by teacher on November 16, 2010

As a teacher, I must commend Mr. Helwig for the tremendous job he has done in turning this school around from nearly unacceptable to exemplerary on the TAKS for the last two years since he has come aboard. He has a solid program that is carried out by a team of hard working teachers. He is truly involved in all classrooms and with all children. The kids are great, and allowing them to realize their potential is a truly great thing to see. Other economically disadvantaged schools struggle to qualify students for charter schools, Graham sends a plethora!
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2010

We are going on the 3rd year of our kids going to Graham Elementary and are very proud of our children's accomplishments as much as the schools. Principal Helwig is dedicated to the children's learining as much as he is to his job; their success is a reflection of his. He involves himself in their lives reminding them to 'choose' to have a good day. We are able to meet with him anytime and always feel welcomed. The teachers, cafeteria, and maintenance staff all are doing a great job with the student's by recognizing them as individuals - greeting them and and motivating them to always to show their Scottie Pride by awarding them with a Super Scottie card for excelling behavior. Kids are then recognized by the school and get to exchange their cards for a gift such as a pencil. I observe the students pride and enthusiasm daily.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2010

The faculty members are great and my child has learned a lot since she has been going there. Mrs. Romberg, my daughter's teacher, is a great teacher and I am so glad my child is h-in her class.