GRIFFIN MEMORIAL SCHOOL
Griffin Memorial School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Litchfield School District school district, located in Litchfield, NH with about 422 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 31 teachers, Griffin Memorial School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
Griffin Memorial School (GMS), located in Litchfield, New Hampshire, serves as the primary elementary education facility for the local community. Operating as part of the Litchfield School District, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the primary grades. Its curriculum is designed to balance core academic excellence with social-emotional development, aiming to provide a solid educational foundation while encouraging students to become active, curious participants in their learning journey.
Beyond the classroom, Griffin Memorial School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and students. The school regularly utilizes its website to keep families informed about district policies, upcoming school events, and academic resources. By maintaining a student-centered approach and encouraging a positive school climate, GMS strives to ensure that every child in Litchfield has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive as they progress toward middle school.
For more information, contact Griffin Memorial School at (603) 424-0078 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Litchfield, NH 03052-2344
(603) 424-0078
http://gms.litchfieldsd.org
GRIFFIN MEMORIAL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Litchfield, NH with about 422 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Hampshire
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Litchfield School District
- Total Students:
- 422
- Teachers:
- 31.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 422 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GRIFFIN MEMORIAL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.4%
- Male
- 52.6%
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.