Grafton Elementary School
Grafton Elementary School serves 85 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Grafton Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Vermont for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Vermont state average of 43%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Vermont state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Vermont state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Vermont state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Grafton Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Vermont for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Grafton Elementary School's student population of 85 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 85 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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School Comparison
Grafton Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 290 schools in Vermont (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 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #209 out of 290 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 40-44% | 43% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 40-44% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 2% |
| White | 93% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens/Grafton Contract School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Grafton Elementary School is Green Mountain Uhsd #35 (6.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bellows Falls Middle School (5.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bellows Falls Bellows Falls Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 47%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 5-8 | 236 students10
5.4 miles
15 School Street
Bellows Falls, VT 05101
(802) 463-4366 5.4 5-8 236 - Saxtons River Saxton River Elementary School Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 97 students10
5.5 miles
15 School Street
Saxtons River, VT 05154
(802) 869-2637 5.5 PK-4 97 - West Townshend Windham Elementary School Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 4-5 | 22 students10
5.9 miles
5940 Windham Hill Road
West Townshend, VT 05359
(802) 874-4159 5.9 4-5 22 - Chester Green Mountain Uhsd #35 Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 334 students10
6.1 miles
716 Vt Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2146 6.1 7-12 334 - Chester Chester-andover Usd #29 Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 271 students10
6.5 miles
72 Main Street
Chester, VT 05143
(802) 875-2108 6.5 PK-6 271
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