South Grafton Elementary

South Grafton Elementary, a close-knit elementary-level community in South Grafton, Massachusetts, run under Grafton, instructs 280 students, covering grades pre-K through 1. Enrollment runs roughly 27% smaller than the state mean of about 381.

Within Grafton, which oversees 6 schools and 3,089 students, South Grafton Elementary is one campus in the system.

Demographically, South Grafton Elementary records that White students make up the majority at 69%; the rest consists of 19% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% multiracial, 3% Black.

Looking at the economic backdrop, South Grafton Elementary logs 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 14.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.2:1, putting South Grafton Elementary higher than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, census data for Worcester County shows median household income runs about $95,939, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Worcester County's 257 public schools (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students), South Grafton Elementary is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Millbury Street Elementary School, around 1.5 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at South Grafton Elementary has decreased 7%, going from 302 students in 2018 to 280 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 75% to 69% over that span.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.