- Enrollment
- 914
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
South Grafton Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 250537000788 · South Grafton, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 14:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grafton High School (914 students)
South Grafton Elementary held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
South Grafton Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grafton High S
Grafton High School
914 students
- Millbury Stree
Millbury Street Elementary School
585 students
- North Street E
North Street Elementary School
575 students
- Grafton Middle
Grafton Middle
478 students
- This school 280
South Grafton Elementary
280 students
- North Grafton 257
North Grafton Elementary
257 students
What this shows South Grafton Elementary reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Grafton Elementary compares
South Grafton Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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.
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
District finance for Grafton reports $17,306 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~280 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.