- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Grafton, ND
Grafton Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Grafton Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 380040600925
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grafton Junior High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of North Dakota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.6:1
- small classes for North Dakota
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Grafton Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton Junior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Grafton, ND.
School address
District: Grafton 18 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380040600925 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Grafton Junior High School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 380040600925 · Grafton, ND Middle · SMALL · TRAD
137 enr · 7.6:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Century Elementary School (532 students)
Grafton Junior High School grew from 125 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Grafton Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Century Elemen
Century Elementary School
532 students
- Grafton High S
Grafton High School
284 students
- This school 137
Grafton Junior High School
137 students
What this shows Grafton Junior High School reports 137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grafton Junior High School compares
Grafton Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 33% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
137
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 16% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.5%
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 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 59.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Grafton Junior 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grafton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grafton Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grafton Junior High School
How many students attend Grafton Junior High School?
Grafton Junior High School has 137 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Grafton, ND. CCD year-over-year: 125 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton Junior High School is 7.6:1, which is 36% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grafton Junior High School?
37.6% of students at Grafton Junior 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Grafton Junior High School is White at 59.9% of enrollment, in Grafton, ND. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grafton Junior High School?
Grafton Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Junior High School rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton Junior High School ranks #2 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 Junior High School, Grafton 18 also operates Century Elementary School (532 students) and Grafton High School (284 students). See the Grafton 18 district page for the complete list.