Wc Griggs Elementary School serves 670 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Wc Griggs Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 670 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wc Griggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wc Griggs Elementary School's student population of 670 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
670 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wc Griggs Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wc Griggs Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
12%
10%
Black
22%
32%
White
58%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wc Griggs Elementary School's ranking?
Wc Griggs Elementary School is ranked #454 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wc Griggs Elementary School often compared to?
Wc Griggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Wc Griggs Elementary School?
670 students attend Wc Griggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wc Griggs Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wc Griggs Elementary School?
Wc Griggs Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Wc Griggs Elementary School offer ?
Wc Griggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wc Griggs Elementary School part of?
Wc Griggs Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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