South Grafton Elementary

294 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

South Grafton Elementary School, located at 90 Main Street in South Grafton, Massachusetts, is a primary educational institution serving the Grafton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with modern teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a strong sense of community and responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, South Grafton Elementary places a significant focus on building a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the wider community. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity, inclusivity, and character development, ensuring that each student feels valued and motivated. With a dedicated staff and a focus on continuous improvement, the school provides a foundational experience that aligns with the broader mission of the Grafton Public Schools to inspire and challenge all students to reach their full potential.

294

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Grafton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	197
Hispanic	27
Black	10
Asian	50
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
197 (67.0 %)
Asian
50 (17.0 %)
Hispanic
27 (9.2 %)
Black
10 (3.4 %)
Two or More
8 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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)839-5484
Website:	http://graftonps.org/Domain/13
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 55

Kindergarten 114

Grade 1 125