- Enrollment
- 4,579
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cooper City, FL
Griffin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Griffin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120018002043
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffin Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Cooper City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Florida
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cooper City, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Griffin Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 120018002043 · Cooper City, FL Other · MID · TRAD
556 enr · 13.6:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students)
Griffin Elementary School held near 592 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.5 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Griffin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cypress Bay Hi
Cypress Bay High School
4,579 students
- Western High S
Western High School
3,510 students
- Marjory Stonem
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
3,089 students
- Coral Glades H
Coral Glades High School
2,843 students
- West Broward H
West Broward High School
2,492 students
- This school 556
Griffin Elementary School
556 students
What this shows Griffin Elementary School reports 556 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffin Elementary School compares
Griffin Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 43% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 19% in Florida - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 41.2%
African American 5.6%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 3.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Griffin Elementary School is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Broward reports $12,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cypress Bay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Glades High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Broward High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,510
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 3,089
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,843
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,492
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Elementary School
How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cooper City, FL. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 24% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Griffin Elementary School?
29.9% of students at Griffin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Griffin Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Cooper City, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Cooper City?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Cooper City, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cooper City on the city page.
What other schools are in Broward?
Besides Griffin Elementary School, Broward also operates Cypress Bay High School (4,579 students), Western High School (3,510 students), and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (3,089 students). See the Broward district page for the complete list.