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#1548 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 41% in state

Grafton Elem School

Elementary School · Jersey Cusd 100 · Grafton, IL

A Jersey Cusd 100 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1200 Grafton Hills Dr, Grafton, IL 62037

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 35% proficient (2022)
  • 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment1.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio32.3:1
District spending per student$14,899
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at Grafton Elem School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Grafton Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,230/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grafton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,838

Median home value

$222,900

College educated

26.7%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62037; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in Jersey CUSD 100

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jerseyville East Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.72–4Not available392Compare →
Jerseyville West Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–1Not available370Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jersey Cusd 100

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$14,899NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grafton Elem School is listed in Jersey CUSD 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grafton Elem School

Grafton Elem School is a public elementary school in Grafton, IL, part of Jersey Cusd 100, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 32.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,548 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grafton Elem School

What grades does Grafton Elem School serve?

Grafton Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Grafton Elem School?

Grafton Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grafton Elem School is 32.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grafton Elem School rank in IL?

Grafton Elem School ranks #1,548 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Grafton Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grafton Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Grafton Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grafton Elem School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Grafton Elem School a charter school?

No, Grafton Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grafton Elem School a Title I school?

No, Grafton Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grafton Elem School?

51.0% of students at Grafton Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
32.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jersey County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 62037)
1,682
Area median age
53.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62037; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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