Grafton Elementary School in Grafton, Illinois on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Grafton Elementary School is a rural public school in Grafton, Illinois that is part of Jersey Community School District 100. It serves 193 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 27.6:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 4

193 Students

7 Teachers

1200 Grafton Hills Dr

Grafton, IL 62037 View local requests

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Grafton Elementary School Demographics

51%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Grafton Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 26, 2025

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