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#173 of 280 schools in VT

Grafton Elementary School

Elementary School · Athens Grafton School District · Grafton, VT

An Athens Grafton School District elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 226, Grafton, VT 05146

  • Math 10% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 30% proficient (2022)
  • 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data3
Annual Change0 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2022
TrendStable
Academics3.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
District spending per student$25,283
Chronic Absenteeism60.5%

Students at Grafton Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.

Math Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 20% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).

Show all 3 years by subject
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)

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

Based on 6 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

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

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low48/100K

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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

$86,750

Median home value

$295,300

Median rent

$1,154/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

92.1%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05146; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Athens Grafton School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$25,283NCES 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 Elementary School is listed in Athens Grafton School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grafton Elementary School

Grafton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grafton, VT, part of Athens Grafton School District, serving approximately 38 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grafton Elementary School

What grades does Grafton Elementary School serve?

Grafton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Grafton Elementary School?

Grafton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Grafton Elementary School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grafton Elementary School rank in VT?

Grafton Elementary School ranks #173 of 280 schools in VT.

What is Grafton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grafton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grafton Elementary School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).

Is Grafton Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Grafton Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

65.8% of students at Grafton Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Windham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.5%
Area population (ZIP 05146)
663
Area average commute
27.5 min
Area median age
57.7
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 · 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.
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 05146; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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