Griffith Elementary School
Griffith Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Griffith Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Griffith Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Griffith Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Griffith Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#861 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
46%
20%
Black
15%
7%
White
20%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Griffith Elementary School often compared to?
Griffith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Allen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Griffith Elementary School?
407 students attend Griffith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Griffith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffith Elementary School?
Griffith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Griffith Elementary School offer ?
Griffith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Griffith Elementary School part of?
Griffith Elementary School is part of Wichita School District.
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