School Overview
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.
489
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffith Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White30
Hispanic331
Black53
Asian5
Two or More28
American Indian39
Pacific Islander3
  • Hispanic
    331 (67.7 %)
  • Black
    53 (10.8 %)
  • American Indian
    39 (8.0 %)
  • White
    30 (6.1 %)
  • Two or More
    28 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Balsz Elementary District (4268)
Phone: (602)629-6700
Website: http://www.balsz.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 70
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 87
Grade 3 76
Grade 4 91
Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Griffith Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten70
Grade 188
Grade 287
Grade 376
Grade 491
Grade 577
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Griffith Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21443.8%
Male27556.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)