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Griffin Elementary School

1130 S Ravenhill Rd
Forney, TX 75126
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 782 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Griffin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Griffin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Griffin Elementary School's student population of 782 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
782 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Griffin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5939 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
41%
43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
20%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Griffin Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Griffin Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
17%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Griffin Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Griffin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Griffin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Griffin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Griffin Elementary School's ranking?
Griffin Elementary School is ranked #5939 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?
782 students attend Griffin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Griffin Elementary School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Griffin Elementary School offer ?
Griffin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Griffin Elementary School part of?
Griffin Elementary School is part of Forney Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 782 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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