North Grafton Elementary

44 Waterville Street
North Grafton, MA 01536

244 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

North Grafton Elementary School is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 2, operating under the Grafton Public Schools district in Massachusetts. Located at 44 Waterville Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging early childhood learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to build a strong educational foundation by focusing on core academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a curious, community-oriented mindset among its youngest learners.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging active partnerships between staff, families, and the wider North Grafton community. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, North Grafton Elementary aims to support the diverse needs of every student, preparing them for future success in their academic journeys. Through its website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents regarding district policies, educational resources, and upcoming events, ensuring that families remain closely connected to their child’s progress.

244

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Grafton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	21
Black	10
Asian	36
Two or More	9
American Indian	4

White
164 (67.2 %)
Asian
36 (14.8 %)
Hispanic
21 (8.6 %)
Black
10 (4.1 %)
Two or More
9 (3.7 %)
American Indian
4 (1.6 %)

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:	Grafton
Phone:	(508)839-5483
Website:	http://graftonps.org/Domain/12
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	244
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 91

Grade 1 114