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Grafton School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12

Serves Grafton.

Students
3,089
Schools
6
Spent per student
$17,981
MA $26,530
Students per teacher
13:1
The gist

What stands out about Grafton School District

  • School Grade B+: better than 68% of Connecticut districts
  • Math proficiency 14 pts above the state
  • Reading / language arts 12 pts above the state
  • Spends 32% less per student than the MA average
  • 13 students per teacher

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Bantam.

PK–54 elementary schoolsRegional School District 20
6–8Plumb Hill Middle SchoolRegional School District 20
9–12Lakeview High SchoolRegional School District 20

Test scores vs. MA

2020–21
Math proficiency50%
State average 36%
Reading / language arts60%
State average 48.5%
Graduation rate (4-year)92%
State average 88.8%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$17,981 per student · 32% below MA
Spending
Classroom instruction 62%Support & administration 38%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 63%State 33%Federal 4%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
3,121’20
3,138’21
3,080’22
3,050’23
3,089’24

About steady.

Students
White 69%Asian 16%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 3%Black 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%

Schools in the district

6 public schools.

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

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