V Blanche Graham Elementary School

2315 High Meadow Road

School District

Indian Prairie Community Unit 204
Grade

K-5
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:15
Type

public

School Map for Indian Prairie Community Unit School District 204

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on November 20, 2020

Graham has been such a wonderful experience for my daughter. She transferred in the middle of the grade year and has blossomed in a short period of time. The students and staff made her feel welcome. Whenever an issue arose (which is very rare), the principal and teachers handled them swiftly and appropriately. The children are really kind. You can tell the school is well-run. Due to COVID-19, the District has had to make tough decisions. However, overall they handled things well to ultimately keep the kiddos safe.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2019

I’ve had two kids go through Graham from K-5 (younger in 5th now). We love the strong sense of community and accessibility of Graham. The faculty truly has the interests of each student at heart, helping them to reach their full potential and meeting their individual needs.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2019

Graham is a small school that has a strong sense of community. I believe that the teachers and administrators know my students well. At Graham each student is supported for their individual needs. The teachers work to make learning fun and engaging for the students and also incorporate technology in ways that will be beneficial for the students in years to come.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2019

School has been great...it is smaller and has fewer students and smaller class sizes which helps all of the kids know each other and feel more part of the community as opposed to some of the larger schools that are close to their capacity in the district
Submitted by parent on December 21, 2018

In my opinion, this establishment is an example of how our public education system is failing our children in so many facets. In my opinion, the teachers and administrators shirk their responsibility and accountability towards their students. It is mind-boggling that this elementary school, built in an affluent suburb, where homeowners pay approximately $11,000-$12,000 annually in property taxes, has no library for their pupils, no air conditioning in the majority of the school, and in my opinion, very unhappy teachers and students.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2017

I didn't know that public school can be very good before we went to Graham school. Their reading program is excellent and they have respectful and caring students. They also have very good special ed program with caring staffs. I always feel comfortable and safe that my kids were going there.
Submitted by parent on July 02, 2017

This is an excellent school with exceptional teachers and effective leadership. However, the classes tend to be overcrowded. For several years now, my son's classroom has been at 30+ students, nowhere near the 17:1 student/teacher ratio stated above. Additional, I do not believe that they meet the state mandate for minimum required hours of weekly physical education.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2013

This is a great school. The principal and teachers do a great job to foster a love of learning in the kids. My daughter loved going to school and cried on the last day of 5th grade.cos she would miss her teacher. The front office is staff and the principal are welcoming and helpful and there is an overall upbeat atmosphere in the building which makes learning fun. We have had the best experience ever!!