Griffin Elementary School

1700 South Griffin St
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Griffin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20% in MI
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Griffin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Griffin Elementary School's student population of 332 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Griffin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#461 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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45-49%
36%
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65-69%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
85%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Griffin Elementary School's ranking?
Griffin Elementary School is ranked #461 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Griffin Elementary School often compared to?
Griffin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ferry School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?
332 students attend Griffin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Griffin Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Griffin Elementary School offer ?
Griffin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffin Elementary School part of?
Griffin Elementary School is part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 332 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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