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Grafton School
School · Benton-stearns Education District · Cold Spring, MN
A Benton-stearns Education District school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
224 KRAYS MILL ROAD, Cold Spring, MN 56320
Academics
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Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Grafton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low83/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,346
Median home value
$312,000
Median rent
$1,283/mo
College educated
31.9%
Homeownership
82.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56320; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Benton-Stearns Education District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton-stearns Education - AsdEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | Not available | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Benton-stearns Education District
- Schools in district
- 6
- District spending per student
- $76,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Grafton School is listed in Benton-Stearns Education District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grafton School
Grafton School is a public school in Cold Spring, MN, part of Benton-stearns Education District, serving approximately 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grafton School
What grades does Grafton School serve?
Grafton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Grafton School?
Grafton School has an enrollment of approximately 12 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grafton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grafton School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
Is Grafton School a charter school?
No, Grafton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grafton School a Title I school?
No, Grafton School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grafton School?
75.0% of students at Grafton 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 12
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 75.0%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stearns County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (320) 252-8427
- Area population (ZIP 56320)
- 8,553
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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.
- 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 56320; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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