Top Rankings
Griffith School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,015 students in Griffith School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Griffith School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,915 Schools
# Students
2,015 Students
1,036,015 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
67,724 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Griffith School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#207 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Graduation Rate
87%
88.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.6%
23.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
33%
15%
% Black
21%
14%
% White
40%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,243 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,486. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,138 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$17,079 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$16,951 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,243
$16,486
Spending / Student
$17,138
$16,362
Best Griffith School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beiriger Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Lillian St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Jay St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Gr: PK-2 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Griffth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Wiggs St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Gr: 6-12 | 1,112 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griffith School District?
Griffith School District manages 3 public schools serving 2,015 students.
What is the rank of Griffith School District?
Griffith School District is ranked #217 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Griffith School District?
40% of Griffith School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Griffith School District?
Griffith School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Griffith School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,138 is higher than the state median of $16,362. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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