Griffin Elementary School

5050 Sw 116th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33330
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 549 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Griffin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Griffin Elementary School's student population of 549 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
549 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Griffin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#704 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
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63%
48%
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67%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
45%
36%
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Black
6%
21%
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White
43%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Griffin Elementary School's ranking?
Griffin Elementary School is ranked #704 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Griffin Elementary School often compared to?
Griffin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cooper City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?
549 students attend Griffin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Griffin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Griffin Elementary School offer ?
Griffin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Griffin Elementary School part of?
Griffin Elementary School is part of Broward School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 549 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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