- Enrollment
- 1,630
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Haven, MI
Griffin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Griffin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261638005288
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffin Elementary School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Grand Haven · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Michigan
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffin Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Grand Haven, MI.
School address
District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261638005288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Griffin Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 261638005288 · Grand Haven, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 13.4:1 · 35.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Haven High School (1,630 students)
Griffin Elementary School held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Griffin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Haven Hi
Grand Haven High School
1,630 students
- White Pines In
White Pines Intermediate School
740 students
- Lakeshore Midd
Lakeshore Middle School
733 students
- Peach Plains S 328
Peach Plains School
328 students
- This school 308
Griffin Elementary School
308 students
- Lake Hills Ele 273
Lake Hills Elementary School
273 students
What this shows Griffin Elementary School reports 308 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 Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▼ 35% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Michigan - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$16,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 4.2%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.0, Griffin Elementary School is about as mixed as the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Haven Area Public Schools reports $16,252 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| White Pines Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeshore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peach Plains School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lake Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Grand Haven
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffin Elementary School
How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Haven, MI. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School is 13.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 15% 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?
35.2% of students at Griffin Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Griffin Elementary School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Grand Haven, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Griffin Elementary School rank among schools in Grand Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffin Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Grand Haven, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Haven on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Haven Area Public Schools?
Besides Griffin Elementary School, Grand Haven Area Public Schools also operates Grand Haven High School (1,630 students), White Pines Intermediate School (740 students), and Lakeshore Middle School (733 students). See the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district page for the complete list.