- Enrollment
- 2,436
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clute, TX
Griffith El
Federal NCES profile for Griffith El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481119006826
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffith El earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Clute · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffith El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffith El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clute, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Griffith El held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 481119006826 · Clute, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
493 enr · 13:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Brazoswood H S (2,436 students)
Griffith El held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.8 → 37.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Griffith El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brazoswood H S
Brazoswood H S
2,436 students
- Clute Int
Clute Int
1,002 students
- Brazosport H S 841
Brazosport H S
841 students
- Bess Brannen E 747
Bess Brannen El
747 students
- Rasco Middle 735
Rasco Middle
735 students
- This school 493
Griffith El
493 students
What this shows Griffith El reports 493 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffith El compares
Griffith 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 493 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
493
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$13,088
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 493 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.3%
White 15.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, Griffith El is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brazosport Isd reports $13,088 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffith El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazoswood H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clute Int | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brazosport H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bess Brannen El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rasco Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffith El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~493 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffith El
How many students attend Griffith El?
Griffith El has 493 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clute, TX. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffith El?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffith El is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% 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 Griffith El?
73.8% of students at Griffith El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffith El?
The largest demographic group at Griffith El is Hispanic or Latino at 76.3% of enrollment, in Clute, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffith El?
Griffith El has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Griffith El rank among schools in Clute?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffith El ranks #2 of 3 schools in Clute, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clute on the city page.
What other schools are in Brazosport Isd?
Besides Griffith El, Brazosport Isd also operates Brazoswood H S (2,436 students), Clute Int (1,002 students), and Brazosport H S (841 students). See the Brazosport Isd district page for the complete list.