Griffith Elementary School
Tel:
(602)629-6700
- Griffith Elementary School serves 688 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
School Overview
- Griffith Elementary School's student population of 688 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 688 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Griffith Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Griffith Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #1323 out of 1,842 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 42% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 24% | 42% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 45% |
| Black | 8% | 5% |
| White | 6% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Balsz Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Griffith Elementary School is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Phoenix Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 330 students
0.5 miles
4837 E. Mcdowell Road
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)244-9855 0.5 K-12 330 - Phoenix Balsz Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 856 students
0.6 miles
4309 E Belleview Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)629-6500 0.6 PK-8 856 - Phoenix Brunson-lee Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 434 students
0.6 miles
1350 N. 48th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)629-6900 0.6 PK-6 434 - Phoenix Orangedale Early Learning Center Grades: PK | 22 students
0.7 miles
5048 E Oak St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
(602)629-6820 0.7 PK 22 - Libertyville Ombudsman - Charter East Ii Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 151 students
1.0 miles
4041 East Thomas Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
(847)247-6613 1.0 9-12 151
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