Griffin School District

OLYMPIA, Washington — 1 schools

577
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$18,614
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Griffin School District operates 1 public schools serving 577 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Washington. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 585 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Thurston County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,614 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 28.2% local, 63.6% state, and 8.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $90,362 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 28/100, ranked #212 of 240 in Washington against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 622.3:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 71.6% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Griffin School accounts for 100.0% of all Griffin School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Griffin School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Griffin School District student-counselor ratio is 622:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Griffin School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

8.1%
Federal
63.6%
State
28.2%
Local

Funding Equity

28
Equity Score
212 / 240
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Thurston County county, where this district is located.

$1,538
Studio/mo
$1,682
1 BR/mo
$1,960
2 BR/mo
$2,613
3 BR/mo
$3,288
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$90,362
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Griffin School District.

White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Multiracial 10.3%
Other 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

622.3:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Griffin School District

School Enrollment
Griffin School
585

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Griffin School District?

Griffin School District has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 577 students.

How much does Griffin School District spend per student?

Griffin School District spends $18,614 per student. The district has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #212 in Washington.

What is the average teacher salary in Griffin School District?

The average teacher salary in Griffin School District is $90,362 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Griffin School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Thurston County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Griffin School District?

Griffin School District students are 71.6% White, 13.5% Hispanic or Latino, 1.2% African American, 1.2% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Griffin School District?

Griffin School District has an equity score of 28/100, ranking #212 out of 240 districts in Washington. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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