Grafton School serves 12 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 12 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 50% in MN)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grafton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grafton School's student population of 12 students has grown by 500% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
12 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grafton School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
36%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Grafton School?
12 students attend Grafton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Grafton School students are White, and 17% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grafton School?
Grafton School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Grafton School offer ?
Grafton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Grafton School part of?
Grafton School is part of Benton-Stearns Education School District.
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