- Enrollment
- 2,770
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tyler, TX
Griffin El
Federal NCES profile for Griffin El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484347004936
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffin El earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools.
- #21 of 22
- schools in Tyler · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 95.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffin El has class sizes larger than 77% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin El ranks #21 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Griffin El held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 484347004936 · Tyler, TX Other · MID · TRAD
649 enr · 16.6:1 · 95.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students)
Griffin El held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Griffin El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tyler Legacy H
Tyler Legacy H S
2,770 students
- Tyler H S
Tyler H S
2,148 students
- Moore Mst Magn 1,019
Moore Mst Magnet School
1,019 students
- Three Lakes Mi 948
Three Lakes Middle
948 students
- Boulter Middle 901
Boulter Middle
901 students
- This school 649
Griffin El
649 students
What this shows Griffin El reports 649 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffin El compares
Griffin El held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.5% | ▲ 54% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 77% in Texas - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,184
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 649 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
African American 28.8%
White 2.3%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Griffin El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tyler Isd reports $11,184 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffin El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Legacy H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tyler H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Moore Mst Magnet School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Three Lakes Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Boulter Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffin El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,019
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 901
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~649 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffin El
How many students attend Griffin El?
Griffin El has 649 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tyler, TX. CCD year-over-year: 671 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin El?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin El is 16.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Griffin El?
95.5% of students at Griffin El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffin El?
The largest demographic group at Griffin El is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in Tyler, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffin El?
Griffin El has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Griffin El rank among schools in Tyler?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin El ranks #21 of 22 schools in Tyler, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tyler on the city page.
What other schools are in Tyler Isd?
Besides Griffin El, Tyler Isd also operates Tyler Legacy H S (2,770 students), Tyler H S (2,148 students), and Moore Mst Magnet School (1,019 students). See the Tyler Isd district page for the complete list.