- Enrollment
- 1,075
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ferguson, MO
Griffith Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Griffith Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 291201000466
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffith Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Ferguson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 98.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffith Elementary has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffith Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO.
School address
District: Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 291201000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Griffith Elementary held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 291201000466 · Ferguson, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 12.2:1 · 98.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Mccluer High (1,075 students)
Griffith Elementary held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Griffith Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mccluer High
Mccluer High
1,075 students
- Mccluer North
Mccluer North High
1,059 students
- Cross Keys Mid
Cross Keys Middle
608 students
- Ferguson Middl
Ferguson Middle
582 students
- Steam Academy
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
434 students
- This school 292
Griffith Elementary
292 students
What this shows Griffith Elementary reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffith Elementary compares
Griffith Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 5% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.9% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Missouri - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
54.5%
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
$15,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
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
1
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 90.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.9, Griffith Elementary is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii reports $15,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffith Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mccluer High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mccluer North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cross Keys Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy at Msb High Scho | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffith Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffith Elementary
How many students attend Griffith Elementary?
Griffith Elementary has 292 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ferguson, MO. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffith Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffith Elementary is 12.2:1, which is 5% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 22% 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 Elementary?
98.9% of students at Griffith Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffith Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Griffith Elementary is African American at 90.4% of enrollment, in Ferguson, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffith Elementary?
Griffith Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Griffith Elementary rank among public schools in Ferguson?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffith Elementary ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Ferguson, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ferguson on the city page.
What other schools are in Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii?
Besides Griffith Elementary, Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii also operates Mccluer High (1,075 students), Mccluer North High (1,059 students), and Cross Keys Middle (608 students). See the Ferguson-Florissant R-Ii district page for the complete list.