- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grafton, ND
Grafton High School
Federal NCES profile for Grafton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 380040600924
👥 S:T ratio 43
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grafton High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Grafton High School has class sizes larger than 76% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grafton, ND.
School address
District: Grafton 18 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040600924 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Grafton High School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 380040600924 · Grafton, ND High · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 14.2:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Century Elementary School (532 students)
Grafton High School held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Grafton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Century Elemen
Century Elementary School
532 students
- This school
Grafton High School
284 students
- Grafton Junior 137
Grafton Junior High School
137 students
What this shows Grafton High School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grafton High School compares
Grafton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 25% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% above the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 76% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,865
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 55.6%
Hispanic or Latino 36.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.5%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Grafton High School is more mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
District finance for Grafton 18 reports $11,865 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grafton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grafton Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grafton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 137
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grafton High School
How many students attend Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grafton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton High School is 14.2:1, which is 20% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grafton High School?
35.2% of students at Grafton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grafton High School?
The largest demographic group at Grafton High School is White at 55.6% of enrollment, in Grafton, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grafton High School?
Grafton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Grafton High School rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Grafton, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grafton 18?
Besides Grafton High School, Grafton 18 also operates Century Elementary School (532 students) and Grafton Junior High School (137 students). See the Grafton 18 district page for the complete list.