Griffin Elementary School

3315 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 354 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Griffin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Griffin Elementary School's student population of 354 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Griffin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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 0.71, which is more 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)
#3047 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
48%
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30-34%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
36%
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Black
31%
21%
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White
30%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
6%
7%
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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 #3047 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Griffin Elementary School often compared to?
Griffin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sleepy Hill Elementary School, Dr. Ne Roberts Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?
354 students attend Griffin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Griffin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 30% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher 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 Polk School District.

School Reviews

5   7/10/2008
The school has a wonderful staff. The student can participate in chess and K-kids after school. It also has an award winning T.V. program that the students produce. My child went there from kindergarden to forth grade then excelled while in forth and was placed in fifth grade math. She was then able to skip fifth. She is now in eigth grade honors and is still at the top of her class. Go Griffin Eagles!
- Posted by Parent - cjone

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 70%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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