School Overview
Grafton Elementary School, located at 1200 Grafton Hill Drive in Grafton, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the local community within the Jersey Community Unit School District 100. As a small-town educational institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students in their early academic years can build a strong foundation for future learning. The school is known for its focus on core academics, character development, and creating a close-knit atmosphere that reflects the quiet, riverfront charm of the Grafton area.

Beyond the classroom, Grafton Elementary often emphasizes community engagement and personalized instruction, leveraging its smaller size to maintain meaningful connections between teachers, students, and families. The school plays an active role in the lives of local residents, striving to provide a safe and enriching space that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Through its commitment to student growth and its role as a local educational hub, Grafton Elementary remains a vital part of the district’s mission to provide quality public education to the youth of Jersey County.
174
Total Students
7.2
Full-Time Teachers
24.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grafton Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White159
Hispanic4
Black2
Two or More9
  • White
    159 (91.4 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jersey CUSD 100
Phone: (618)786-3388
Website: http://www.jersey100.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 174
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 96
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 13
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 10
Grade 4 11

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grafton Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten96
Kindergarten24
Grade 113
Grade 220
Grade 310
Grade 411
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grafton Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8649.4%
Male8850.6%