GRAFTON 18 operates 3 public schools serving 949 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Dakota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 953 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Walsh County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $15,353 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 20.9% local, 55.5% state, and 23.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $71,429 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #32 of 101 in North Dakota against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 28.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 57.2% White, 36.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American across the district's schools.
Century Elementary School accounts for 55.8% of all GRAFTON 18 student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means GRAFTON 18-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
GRAFTON 18 school enrollment varies 3.9× across entities
GRAFTON 18 school enrollment ranges from 137 students (lowest) to 532 students (highest), a spread of 395 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
GRAFTON 18 chronic absenteeism rate is 28.5% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within GRAFTON 18 is typically wider than the GRAFTON 18-aggregate figure suggests.
GRAFTON 18 has 3 schools, including 1 other, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 949 students.
How much does GRAFTON 18 spend per student?
GRAFTON 18 spends $15,353 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #32 in North Dakota.
What is the average teacher salary in GRAFTON 18?
The average teacher salary in GRAFTON 18 is $71,429 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near GRAFTON 18?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Walsh County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of GRAFTON 18?
GRAFTON 18 students are 57.2% White, 36.1% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% African American, 0.6% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for GRAFTON 18?
GRAFTON 18 has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #32 out of 101 districts in North Dakota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.