- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Griffith Elementary School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 040105000056 · Phoenix, AZ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 13.2:1 · 81.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Pat Tillman Middle School (598 students)
Griffith Elementary School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Griffith Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pat Tillman Mi
Pat Tillman Middle School
598 students
- David Crockett
David Crockett Elementary School
466 students
- This school
Griffith Elementary School
422 students
- Brunson-Lee El
Brunson-Lee Elementary School
412 students
- Orangedale Ear 32
Orangedale Early Learning Center
32 students
- Balsz Online A 6
Balsz Online Academy (B.O.a.)
6 students
What this shows Griffith Elementary School reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffith Elementary School compares
Griffith Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,133
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Balsz Elementary District (4268) reports $17,133 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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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
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Legacy Traditional School - North Phoenix
Standard public school
567 students
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 (~422 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.