GRAFTON STREET

Grafton Street is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Worcester school district, located in Worcester, MA with about 387 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 23 teachers, Grafton Street has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Grafton Street School is a public elementary school located in the Vernon Hill neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the institution serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is situated in a long-standing community setting, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in their transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its urban student body. Through its official district portal, the school provides families with resources regarding academic standards, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood school, it prioritizes community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to foster a consistent and inclusive educational experience for all children in the Grafton Street area.

For more information, contact Grafton Street at (508) 799-3478 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

311 Grafton Street
Worcester, MA 01604
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GRAFTON STREET is a public Title I school in Worcester, MA with about 387 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Worcester
Total Students:
387
Teachers:
23.04
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 387 students

Hispanic/Latino
47.3%
White
25.3%
Black or African American
15.5%
Asian
7.2%
Two or more races
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.