GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Griffith Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wichita school district, located in Wichita, KS with about 538 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 is a public school located in Wichita, Kansas, and operates as part of the Wichita Public Schools (USD 259) district. Situated at 1802 S. Bluff, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. As a member of the largest school district in the state, Griffith Elementary follows the district’s broader mission to provide equitable, high-quality learning opportunities that prepare students for future academic success.

The school functions as a community hub, emphasizing a structured curriculum and student development within a traditional public education framework. By leveraging the resources and support systems offered by the USD 259 district, Griffith Elementary focuses on fostering an environment where students can build core competencies in subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or extracurricular opportunities are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at www.usd259.org.

For more information, contact Griffith Elem at (316) 973-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.