GRIFFITH ELEM.

GRIFFITH ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II school district, located in FERGUSON, MO with about 328 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 20 teachers, GRIFFITH ELEM. 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 is located at 200 Day Drive in Ferguson, Missouri, and is part of the Ferguson-Florissant School District. As a public primary school, it serves students in the local community, typically covering kindergarten through fifth or sixth grade, depending on the district's current configuration. The school functions as a core educational hub in the Ferguson area, striving to provide foundational academic instruction, social-emotional learning, and a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

Like many schools in the Ferguson-Florissant district, Griffith Elementary places an emphasis on community engagement and equity in education. The school's mission generally focuses on fostering student growth through rigorous academic standards, the integration of technology in the classroom, and extracurricular opportunities. Because it is situated in a district that has historically navigated significant social and educational changes, Griffith Elementary often benefits from various district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student achievement and fostering a welcoming, inclusive school culture for families in the North St. Louis County area.

For more information, contact GRIFFITH ELEM. at (314) 521-5971 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.