Griffith Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Phoenix, Arizona 85008 · Balsz Elementary District (4268)
#798 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona
#41452 of 50,301 nationally
About Griffith Elementary School
Griffith Elementary School is a public elementary located in Phoenix, in the Balsz Elementary District (4268) school district of Arizona, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 422 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 798th of 1,136 ranked elementary schools in Arizona. Its strongest component is students per teacher (52th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 422.
There are 354 schools in Phoenix; Griffith Elementary School ranks 184th of 328 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Griffith Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Griffith Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Brunson-Lee Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
412 students · 734 m away
Pat Tillman Middle School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
598 students · 974 m away
Papago School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
757 students · 1.9 km away
Sonoran Science Academy - Phoenix
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
439 students · 2.1 km away
Tavan Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students · 2.3 km away
Gateway School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
577 students · 2.3 km away
David Crockett Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
466 students · 2.4 km away
Gateway Early College High School
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 9–12
350 students · 2.5 km away
Great Hearts Academies - Archway Veritas
Phoenix · Charter other · Grades K–12
716 students · 2.7 km away
Great Hearts Academies - Veritas Prep
Phoenix · Charter high · Grades 6–12
781 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Arizona with a comparable Enrollment.
Santa Clara Elementary School
Tucson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
422 students
Kyrene de la Estrella Elementary School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Nogales · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
421 students
Liberty Elementary School
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
421 students
Anasazi Elementary
Scottsdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
Williams Elementary/Middle School
Williams · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
423 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Griffith Elementary School a good school?
Griffith Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 25.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #798 of 1,136 in Arizona. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Griffith Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Griffith Elementary School ranks #798 of 1,136 elementary schools in Arizona and #41452 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Griffith Elementary School?
Griffith Elementary School had 422 students in 2025.
Is Griffith Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Griffith Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Griffith Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Griffith Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.