South Grafton Elementary School

90 Main Street
South Grafton, MA 01560
(School attendance zone shown in map)
South Grafton Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

South Grafton Elementary School's student population of 294 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
294 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of South Grafton Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
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Hispanic
9%
24%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
67%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Grafton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Grafton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of South Grafton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are South Grafton Elementary School often compared to?
South Grafton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Grafton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend South Grafton Elementary School?
294 students attend South Grafton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of South Grafton Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Grafton Elementary School?
South Grafton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Grafton Elementary School offer ?
South Grafton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Grafton Elementary School part of?
South Grafton Elementary School is part of Grafton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 294 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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