Enrollment
422
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Phoenix, AZ
Griffith Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Griffith Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040105000056
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffith Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools.
- #69 of 116
- elementary schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffith Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffith Elementary School ranks #69 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Balsz Elementary District (4268) · Arizona
NCES ID 040105000056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Griffith Elementary School compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Griffith Elementary School
Griffith Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 422 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 81.0% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Arizona average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 422 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Against 230 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #131.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (70%) and African American (15%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 89.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's elementary schools, it stands alongside Academy of Math and Science Avondale (1,175 students): Griffith Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Balsz Elementary District (4268) also operates Pat Tillman Middle School (598 students) and David Crockett Elementary School (466 students) alongside Griffith Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Griffith Elementary School compares
Griffith Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 68% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 22% in Arizona - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
89.6%
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
$13,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.4%
African American 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
White 3.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Griffith Elementary School is about as mixed as the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Balsz Elementary District (4268), which includes Griffith Elementary School.
$13,090
Per student
0%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 32.8%
Federal 17.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Griffith Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pat Tillman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| David Crockett Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brunson-Lee Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Orangedale Early Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.) | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Griffith Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 32
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 6
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Phoenix
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Academy of Math and Science Avondale
Standard public school
1,175 students
Kyrene Altadena Middle School
Standard public school
857 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Catalina Ventura School
Standard public school
842 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Inspiration Mountain School
Standard public school
789 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Alhambra Traditional School
Standard public school
733 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~422 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Griffith Elementary School
How many students attend Griffith Elementary School?
Griffith Elementary School has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffith Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffith Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 16% 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 School?
81.0% of students at Griffith Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffith Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Griffith Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.4% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffith Elementary School?
Griffith Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Griffith Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffith Elementary School ranks #69 of 116 elementary schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Phoenix on the city page.
Is Griffith Elementary School a good school?
Griffith Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Arizona schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Balsz Elementary District (4268)?
Besides Griffith Elementary School, Balsz Elementary District (4268) also operates Pat Tillman Middle School (598 students), David Crockett Elementary School (466 students), and Brunson-Lee Elementary School (412 students). See the Balsz Elementary District (4268) district page for the complete list.
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