Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Griffith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Griffith Elementary serves the southern part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an area of approximately 4.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griffith Elementary School's student population of 621 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
621 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Griffith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffith Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2310 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)32%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
42%
22%
Black
42%
24%
White
9%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.3%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griffith Elementary School's ranking?
Griffith Elementary School is ranked #2310 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Griffith Elementary School often compared to?
Griffith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kimmel Farm Elementary School, Konnoak Elementary School, Clemmons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Griffith Elementary School?
621 students attend Griffith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Griffith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griffith Elementary School?
Griffith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Griffith Elementary School offer ?
Griffith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffith Elementary School part of?
Griffith Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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