Enrollment
575
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grafton, MA
North Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 250537002754
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Street Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Grafton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 575
- students enrolled
North Street Elementary School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Grafton, MA.
School address
District: Grafton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250537002754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Street Elementary School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Street Elementary School
North Street Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Grafton, Massachusetts, enrolling 575 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 575 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Asian (18%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1150 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Grafton spends $17,331 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Grafton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Millbury Street Elementary School (585 students): North Street Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.8:1 vs 11.7:1).
Grafton also operates Grafton High School (914 students) and Millbury Street Elementary School (585 students) alongside North Street Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How North Street Elementary School compares
North Street Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 575 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
575
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$17,331
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Asian 18.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.7, North Street Elementary School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grafton, which includes North Street Elementary School.
$17,331
Per student
-23%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.2%
State 32.0%
Federal 5.8%
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.
How North Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millbury Street Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grafton Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Grafton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Grafton Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Grafton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~575 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Street Elementary School
How many students attend North Street Elementary School?
North Street Elementary School has 575 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grafton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Street Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 4% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Street Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Grafton, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Street Elementary School?
North Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Street Elementary School rank among public schools in Grafton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Street Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Grafton, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Grafton on the city page.
Is North Street Elementary School a good school?
North Street Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grafton?
Besides North Street Elementary School, Grafton also operates Grafton High School (914 students), Millbury Street Elementary School (585 students), and Grafton Middle (478 students). See the Grafton district page for the complete list.
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