An increasing number of students in schools across America are being raised by grandparents. Multiple factors contribute to a child being removed from a biological parent's home and placed in custodial grandparent care. The increasing phenomenon of the grandfamily, and the instances that often lead to this new familial structure, may have implications in a child's school performance. The purpose of this investigation was to examine the academic, attendance, and behavior outcomes of elementary-age students who are being raised by their grandparents with no biological parent present in the home. The researcher utilized a mixed-methods design, incorporating quantitative and qualitative data collection for one specific school year, 2018-2019. A survey consisting of 36 items was completed by a total of 31 grandparent carers in the study. Results revealed there was no significant relationship between grandchildren failing an academic class and whether they used in or after school tutoring/assistance. A significant relationship existed between students who had discipline issues and those who received in-school suspension and help. Students who had more discipline issues received more in school suspensions than students who did not have more discipline issues. When asked to describe the lived experiences relative to academics, attendance, and behavioral issues, the grandparents noted assisting their grandchild with homework, their grandchild missing days of school due to illness, and their grandchild receiving help for behavior issues were the main concerns. When looking at the protective factors of resilience--individual, family, and community--the prevalent identifying themes of responsibility/happiness, stability in the home, and therapy and school fulfillment were central to the grandparents' roles as caregivers of their grandchild(ren). The study results contribute to future research in helping grandparents and the elementary age grandchildren they are raising achieve success. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]