- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Falmouth, VA
Grafton Village Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Grafton Village Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510366001598
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grafton Village Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Falmouth · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grafton Village Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton Village Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Falmouth, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366001598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Grafton Village Elementary held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 510366001598 · Falmouth, VA Elementary · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 15:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Grafton Village Elementary held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 49.0 → 51.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Grafton Village Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 737
Grafton Village Elementary
737 students
What this shows Grafton Village Elementary reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grafton Village Elementary compares
Grafton Village Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 51% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Grafton Village Elementary is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grafton Village Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grafton Village Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Falmouth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grafton Village Elementary
How many students attend Grafton Village Elementary?
Grafton Village Elementary has 737 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Falmouth, VA. CCD year-over-year: 775 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton Village Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton Village Elementary is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grafton Village Elementary?
28.4% of students at Grafton Village Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grafton Village Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Grafton Village Elementary is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Falmouth, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grafton Village Elementary?
Grafton Village Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grafton Village Elementary rank among public schools in Falmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Grafton Village Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Falmouth, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Grafton Village Elementary, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.