Griffin School

6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 622 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Griffin School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30% in WA
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Griffin School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
622 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Griffin School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#542 out of 2052 schools
(Top 30%)
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(18-19)
59%
50%
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(18-19)
68%
61%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
78%
50%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Griffin School's ranking?
Griffin School is ranked #542 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Griffin School?
622 students attend Griffin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Griffin School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin School?
Griffin School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Griffin School offer ?
Griffin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Griffin School part of?
Griffin School is part of Griffin School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 622 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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