Grafton Elementary School
Tel:
(618) 786-3388
- Grafton Elementary School serves 183 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Grafton Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Grafton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Grafton Elementary School's student population of 183 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 183 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Grafton Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Grafton Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #223 out of 3672 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-69% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 26% |
| Black | 2% | 17% |
| White | 93% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jersey CUSD 100 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Grafton Elementary School is Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orchard Farm Elementary School (5.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grafton Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 26 students
2.0 miles
17808 State Hwy 100w
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371 2.0 8-12 26 - Saint Charles Orchard Farm Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 528 students
5.5 miles
2135 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 250-5200 5.5 K-5 528 - Saint Charles Orchard Farm High School Grades: 9-12 | 556 students
5.5 miles
2175 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 250-5400 5.5 9-12 556 - Saint Charles Orchard Farm Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 428 students
5.5 miles
2195 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636) 250-5300 5.5 6-8 428 - Brussels Brussels Grade School Grades: K-6 | 48 students
8.8 miles
Po Box 128
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131 8.8 K-6 48
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