GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

379 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Griffin Elementary School is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida, operating as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its location on Kathleen Road serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhoods, and the school maintains a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle school.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive educational atmosphere where both staff and students work together to achieve performance goals. By utilizing resources provided by the Polk County district, Griffin Elementary integrates standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular activities and community involvement. Parents and guardians interested in current school initiatives, academic calendars, or administrative contact information can find detailed resources on their official district webpage.

379

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	95
Hispanic	142
Black	126
Asian	7
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
142 (37.5 %)
Black
126 (33.2 %)
White
95 (25.1 %)
Asian
7 (1.8 %)
Two or More
7 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)853-6020
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/Griffin
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 21

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	21
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	44.3%
Male	211	55.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)