Serving 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Griffin Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Griffin Elementary serves the southern part of Katy, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest edge and a maximum distance of 2 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Griffin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Griffin Elementary School's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
782 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Griffin Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#65 out of 8096 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
31%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.9%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griffin Elementary School's ranking?
Griffin Elementary School is ranked #65 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Griffin Elementary School often compared to?
Griffin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odessa Kilpatrick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?
782 students attend Griffin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Griffin Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Katy Independent School District.
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