- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Griffith, IN
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Griffth Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180417000722
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Griffth Jr/Sr High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Griffith · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Griffth Jr/Sr High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Griffth Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Griffith, IN.
School address
District: Griffith Public Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 180417000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Griffth Jr/Sr High School held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 180417000722 · Griffith, IN Other · MID · TRAD
1,112 enr · 17.4:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (477 students)
Griffth Jr/Sr High School held near 1,090 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 64.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Griffth Jr/Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Griffth Jr/Sr High School
1,112 students
- Elsie Wadswort
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
477 students
- Beiriger Eleme 426
Beiriger Elementary School
426 students
What this shows Griffth Jr/Sr High School reports 1,112 students on the CCD universe file.
How Griffth Jr/Sr High School compares
Griffth Jr/Sr High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▼ 9% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,112 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,112
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 75% in Indiana - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,132
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
192
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 41.8%
Hispanic or Latino 31.2%
African American 21.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Griffth Jr/Sr High School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Griffith Public Schools reports $14,132 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Griffth Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beiriger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Griffth Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools in Griffith
2 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 (~1,112 students)
Frequently asked questions about Griffth Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School has 1,112 students enrolled. It is a public school in Griffith, IN. CCD year-over-year: 1,059 (2022-23) → 1,090 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffth Jr/Sr High School is 17.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
44.9% of students at Griffth Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Griffth Jr/Sr High School is White at 41.8% of enrollment, in Griffith, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Griffth Jr/Sr High School?
Griffth Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Griffth Jr/Sr High School rank among schools in Griffith?
By Resource Investment Index, Griffth Jr/Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Griffith, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Griffith Public Schools?
Besides Griffth Jr/Sr High School, Griffith Public Schools also operates Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School (477 students) and Beiriger Elementary School (426 students). See the Griffith Public Schools district page for the complete list.