Enrollment
280
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Grafton, MA
South Grafton Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Grafton Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250537000788
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Grafton Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 280
- students enrolled
South Grafton Elementary has class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Grafton · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250537000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Grafton Elementary compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Grafton Elementary
South Grafton Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in South Grafton, Massachusetts, enrolling 280 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 280 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Asian (19%) (diversity index 49/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Grafton spends $17,331 per pupil, 23% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Grafton also operates Grafton High School (914 students) and Millbury Street Elementary School (585 students) alongside South Grafton Elementary.
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 South Grafton Elementary compares
South Grafton Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 14% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 79% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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 68.8%
Asian 18.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, South Grafton Elementary is about as mixed as the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grafton, which includes South Grafton Elementary.
$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 South Grafton Elementary 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 | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Street Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grafton Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Grafton Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Grafton Elementary'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
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other 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 (~280 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Grafton Elementary
How many students attend South Grafton Elementary?
South Grafton Elementary has 280 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Grafton, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Grafton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Grafton Elementary is 14:1, which is 14% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Grafton Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Grafton Elementary is White at 68.8% of enrollment, in South Grafton, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Grafton Elementary?
South Grafton Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Grafton Elementary a good school?
South Grafton Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Massachusetts schools. 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 South Grafton Elementary, Grafton also operates Grafton High School (914 students), Millbury Street Elementary School (585 students), and North Street Elementary School (575 students). See the Grafton district page for the complete list.
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