Grafton Elementary School
Tel:
(618)786-3388
- Grafton Elementary School serves 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 51%.
School Overview
- Grafton Elementary School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 189 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Grafton Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Grafton Elementary School is 0.12, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #59 out of 3,544 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-79% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-89% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 3% | 26% |
| Black | 1% | 17% |
| White | 94% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jersey CUSD 100 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Grafton Elementary School is Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orchard Farm Elementary School (5.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grafton Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 8-11 | 7 students
2.0 miles
17808 State Hwy 100w
Grafton, IL 62037
(618)786-2371 2.0 8-11 7 - Saint Charles Orchard Farm Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 503 students
5.5 miles
2135 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636)250-5200 5.5 K-5 503 - Saint Charles Orchard Farm Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 416 students
5.5 miles
2195 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636)250-5300 5.5 6-8 416 - Saint Charles Orchard Farm Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 551 students
5.5 miles
2175 Hwy V
Saint Charles, MO 63301
(636)250-5400 5.5 9-12 551 - Brussels Brussels Grade School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 52 students
8.8 miles
Po Box 128
Brussels, IL 62013
(618)883-2131 8.8 K-6 52
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