Griffith Elementary School

About Griffith Elementary School

Griffith Elementary School is an outstanding school located in the heart of the city. With its vibrant and diverse student body, Griffith Elementary provides a safe, nurturing environment for its students to learn and grow. Griffith Elementary is dedicated to providing students with an excellent educational experience. The school offers a rigorous curriculum that is designed to challenge students and prepare them for success in the future.
Griffith Elementary also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, such as sports, clubs, and after-school programs. These activities provide students with the opportunity to explore their interests and develop their skills. The school also has a strong commitment to community service, with students participating in various service projects throughout the year.
Griffith Elementary is truly an exceptional school. With its supportive and nurturing atmosphere, rigorous curriculum, and extensive extracurricular activities, Griffith Elementary is committed to helping its students reach their full potential.

Address:	4505 E Palm Ln Phoenix, AZ 85008
Phone:	(602) 629-6700
Site:	balsz.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	517 students

Overview Griffith Elementary School

Griffith Elementary School serves 517 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Griffith Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Griffith Elementary School

Griffith Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Griffith Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.