Enrollment
137
North Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 380040600925
Grafton Junior High School — Grafton, ND
Federal NCES profile for Grafton Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 72
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grafton 18 · North Dakota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.9:1
vs 11.7:1 North Dakota avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 28.2% North Dakota avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grafton Junior High School compares with North Dakota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grafton Junior High School reports 137 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 41% below the North Dakota state mean of 11.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 57% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 33% above the North Dakota average and 27% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 36.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grafton 18 spends $15,353 per pupil district-wide, below the North Dakota average of $22,219 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 20.9% from local sources (property taxes), 55.5% from the state, and 23.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grafton Junior High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Dakota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6.9:1 | ▼ 41% | 11.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 33% | 28.2% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 137 | top 47% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
6.9:1
students per teacher
— 41% below state mean
Top 10% in North Dakota — lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,353
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Dakota avg of $22,219
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 137 Top 47% in North Dakota — larger than 53% of 499 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 6.9:1 -41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.6% +33% vs state
NCES ID 380040600925
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.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 36.5%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grafton 18, which includes Grafton Junior High School.
$15,353
Per student
-31%
vs North Dakota
Avg $22,219
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 20.9%
State 55.5%
Federal 23.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton Junior High School is 6.9:1, which is 41% lower than the North Dakota average of 11.7:1 and 57% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Grafton, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grafton Junior High School?
Grafton Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.