Grafton Street

worcesterschools.org/school/grafton-street-school/

386 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Grafton Street School is a public elementary school located in the Vernon Hill neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. As part of the Worcester Public Schools district, the institution serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is situated in a long-standing community setting, focusing on foundational academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in their transition to middle school.

The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the unique needs of its urban student body. Through its official district portal, the school provides families with resources regarding academic standards, extracurricular opportunities, and district-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood school, it prioritizes community engagement and collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders to foster a consistent and inclusive educational experience for all children in the Grafton Street area.

386

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grafton Street
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	192
Black	70
Asian	20
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
192 (49.7%)
White
95 (24.6%)
Black
70 (18.1%)
Asian
20 (5.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3478
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/grafton-street-school/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Grafton Street
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Grafton Street
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	192	49.7%
Male	194	50.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)