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GRAFTON 18

North Dakota · Public School District
3
Schools
949
Students
$15,369
Per-Pupil Spend
+7% nat'l
47.4%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

GRAFTON 18 is a public school district in North Dakota serving 949 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Per-pupil spending of $15,369 is near the national average for a US public school district. 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 63/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CENTURY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–06540
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GRAFTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08125
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GRAFTON HIGH SCHOOL09–12284
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,369Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
56%
21%
State
55.5%
Local (property tax)
20.9%
Federal
23.5%

State funding accounts for 56% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
949
Students
47%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score63/100
StateNorth Dakota →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Heavy reliance on federal aid
24% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in GRAFTON 18?
GRAFTON 18 has 3 public schools, serving a total of 949 students.
How much does GRAFTON 18 spend per student?
GRAFTON 18 spends $15,369 per pupil — 7% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in GRAFTON 18?
47% of students in GRAFTON 18 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in GRAFTON 18?
No, GRAFTON 18 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does GRAFTON 18 serve?
GRAFTON 18 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for GRAFTON 18?
The median opportunity score across schools in GRAFTON 18 is 63/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.