Enrollment
10
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270007105448
Grafton School — Cold Spring, MN
Federal NCES profile for Grafton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 96/100.
👥 Class size 96
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: Benton-Stearns Education District · Minnesota
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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-94% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grafton School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Grafton School reports 10 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 94% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 94% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Benton-Stearns Education District spends $75,522 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.1% from local sources (property taxes), 43.4% from the state, and 29.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+), calculated from 1 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 School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 1:1 | ▼ 94% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 10 | top 6% | — | — |
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.
Staffing depth
1:1
students per teacher
— 94% below state mean
Top 0% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$75,522
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 10 Top 6% in Minnesota — larger than 94% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 1:1 -94% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 270007105448
Student demographics
White 70.0%
African American 20.0%
Asian 10.0%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Benton-Stearns Education District, which includes Grafton School.
$75,522
Per student
+258%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+287%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.1%
State 43.4%
Federal 29.5%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Grafton School
How many students attend Grafton School?
Grafton School has 10 students enrolled. It is a other school in COLD SPRING, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton School is 1:1, which is 94% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 94% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grafton School?
The largest demographic group at Grafton School is White at 70.0%. The school serves a student body in COLD SPRING, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grafton School?
Grafton School has a Resource Investment Index of 96/100 (A+) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.