Griffin Memorial School

229 Chs Bancroft Hwy.
Litchfield, NH 03052

www.litchfieldsd.org

437 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

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.

437

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffin Memorial School
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	21
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	23

White
385 (88.1 %)
Two or More
23 (5.3 %)
Hispanic
21 (4.8 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Litchfield School District
Phone:	(603)424-0078
Website:	http://www.litchfieldsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 45

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 86