Grafton Per Pupil Spending Below State Average

GRAFTON, MA --Grafton spends nearly $4,000 below the state average per pupil.

According to State Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) data for the 2013-14 school year (the most recent available), the Grafton district spent $10,614 per student. That’s an increase of 4.79 percent from the prior year.

The statewide per pupil spending average for the same year was $14,518 with Provincetown investing the most per pupil at $30,626 and East Bridgewater investing the least at $10,293.

When it comes to nearby districts, Grafton spends less than Shrewsbury ($11,870) and Auburn ($13,324). Of those ranked, only Douglas spent less, at $10,527. 

The full breakdown of per pupil spending is available for download from the DESE website.