GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Griffith Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Balsz Elementary District (4268) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 513 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Griffith Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Griffith Elementary School, located in the Balsz School District in Phoenix, Arizona, serves a diverse community of students from preschool through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of the Balsz Elementary School District, Griffith places a strong emphasis on community engagement, offering various programs designed to involve families and local stakeholders in the educational process.

The school’s curriculum is centered on preparing students for high school and beyond, utilizing research-based instructional practices to meet the needs of a varied student body. Beyond standard core academics, Griffith often highlights the importance of fostering a positive school culture, encouraging student leadership, and providing extracurricular opportunities that enrich the overall experience. By leveraging its resources and partnerships within the Phoenix area, the school strives to ensure that every student has access to the tools and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

For more information, contact Griffith Elementary School at (602) 629-6700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4505 East Palm Lane
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Phoenix, AZ with about 513 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
513
Teachers:
31.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 513 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 74% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
74.5%
Black or African American
9.0%
White
8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian
0.8%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.