Griffin Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

3315 Kathleen Rd
Lakeland, FL 33810-6710

(863) 853-6020

District: Polk

SchoolDigger Rank:
1896^th of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,521

Students who attend Griffin Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Kathleen Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 379

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

37.5%

African American:

33.2%

White:

25.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Griffin Elementary School ranks worse than 84.6% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 66^th among 83 ranked elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.99. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Griffin Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (37.5%), African American (33.2%), White (25.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School is 16.4, which is the 43^rd best among 83 elementary schools in the Polk School District. (See more...)

Compare Griffin Elementary School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griffin Elementary School is $11,521, which is the 19^th highest among 83 elementary schools in the Polk School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Griffin Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Polk:

SchoolDigger ranks Polk 60^th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Griffin Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	34.86	1142^nd	1688	32.3%
2007	37.47	1183^rd	1786	33.8%
2008	50.06	939^th	1789	47.5%
2009	32.29	1354^th	1847	26.7%
2010	23.57	1557^th	1919	18.9%
2011	19.08	1709^th	1985	13.9%
2012	14.57	1782^nd	1984	10.2%
2013	8.61	1956^th	2029	3.6%
2014	22.92	1678^th	2064	18.7%
2016	9.02	1981^st	2087	5.1%
2017	3.63	2085^th	2112	1.3%
2018	5.70	2068^th	2118	2.4%
2019	7.58	2099^th	2182	3.8%
2021	13.05	2048^th	2247	8.9%
2022	24.17	1723^rd	2219	22.4%
2023	19.99	1894^th	2240	15.4%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a citizen
Friday, November 18, 2016

My special needs great nephew went here and was placed in a special needs class...from day one they did not know how to deal with him...totally unprofessional. Ihad to school them on dealing with his needs...he was delayed, borderline autism and had learning development issues. He was bullied by the other students in his class and school and always he got in trouble not the other kids. I saw this with my own eyes when I sat in class for a day. Bullying was never reported...they say they have a zero tolerance policy...not so. When things got totally messed up they suspended him...he was in kindergarten and and a special needs student and they suspended him...go figure. The vice principal was a career reject, totally vicious and cruel in nature. I finally took him out of this school. Do not believe anything they tall you during the intake staffing meeting, al hot air. All the things they said they'd do to help Mathew was a lie and I had to force them to deal with his issues. Absolutely the worst school ever and absolutely the worst staff and teachers I have ever met. They more interested in saving themselves then doing what is right..the school board was of no help either, totally useless and self serving...they do not care for the kids in their schools again only interested in keeping their jobs...I am all getting rid of the whole system and putting in a private structure that is accountable to the parents and caretakers. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, March 8, 2016

My child has ADHD and is developmentally delayed. When I attended enrollment staffing I was awed at how much they were willing to work with me and take care of his needs, such as potty training, get him a monitor, do an FBA. It all sounded so good and boy was I ever in for a rough ride. Not only did I have to fight for everything they promised, I basically gave up on most of it. And as for the bullying and abuse by staff...unfathomable. Never put your Special needs child in this school...they don't care. My child's behavior has always been an issue, but that's to be expected with ADHD, but combine that with kids teasing him, making fun of him and hitting him and kicking him, etc. Well he is a mess now thanks to this school...and instead of getting help like I asked.. the Principal decides she knows better then the doctors and one day ups and suspends him...really!? Unquestionably the worst treatment of a disabled child I have seen from anyone came from someone who is supposed to be a professional. Absolutely inexcusable!! I have had reports of the au pair manhandling him, other teacher yelling at him and a host of abuse and bullying in PE class and on the grounds. Think twice before you let your child attend this school as a special needs child, they do not to do anything more then let it slide. I have finally had enough and my little boy hates school now thanks to them, so I am pulling him out and moving him to private school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Griffin Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	212	131	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	345
1989	215	160	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	381
1990	248	177	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	430
1991	258	149	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	411
1992	256	164	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	428
1993	288	72	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	366
1994	297	79	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	385
1995	311	83	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1996	311	83	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
1997	328	104	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	443
1998	323	70	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	410
1999	318	71	0	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	416
2000	342	74	4	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	448
2001	374	137	2	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	559
2002	384	144	11	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	614
2003	384	144	11	73	2	n/a	n/a	0	614
2004	359	125	14	70	0	n/a	n/a	0	568
2005	339	165	11	67	2	n/a	n/a	0	584
2006	350	164	16	87	3	n/a	n/a	0	620
2007	319	140	12	106	3	n/a	n/a	22	602
2008	211	140	13	112	1	n/a	n/a	22	499
2009	203	166	16	90	2	n/a	n/a	21	498
2010	200	182	17	115	2	n/a	n/a	15	531
2011	218	214	16	121	0	0	16	0	585
2012	196	192	10	114	4	0	12	0	528
2013	185	195	9	107	3	0	21	0	520
2014	175	182	6	87	1	0	17	0	468
2015	171	181	4	109	0	0	11	0	476
2016	150	183	9	131	1	0	22	0	496
2017	142	183	5	107	1	0	19	0	457
2018	94	139	12	93	0	0	11	0	349
2019	82	109	10	105	0	0	9	0	315
2020	98	106	10	109	0	0	9	0	332
2021	86	103	9	127	1	0	10	0	336
2022	108	108	8	118	2	0	10	0	354
2023	95	126	7	142	2	0	7	0	379

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Griffin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	345	22.0	15.6	57.1
1989	381	23.0	16.5	47.2
1990	430	22.0	19.5	18.6
1991	411	23.0	17.8	74
1992	428	24.0	17.8	67.1
1993	366	25.0	14.6	44.5
1994	385	24.0	16.0	48.8
1995	404	28.0	14.4	55.2
1996	404	28.0	14.4	55.2
1997	443	23.0	19.3	59.8
1998	410	28.0	14.6	56.1
1999	416	27.0	15.4	73.1
2000	448	24.0	18.7	70.3
2001	559	31.0	18.0	74.4
2002	614	34.0	18.1	66.1
2003	614	34.0	18.1	66.1
2004	568	39.0	14.6	72.9
2005	584	38.0	15.4	77.9
2006	620	43.0	14.4	76.6
2007	602	44.0	13.7	77.6
2008	499	37.5	13.3	82.6
2009	498	42.3	13.8	79.7
2010	531	37.0	14.3	78.1
2011	585	38.0	15.3	84.8
2012	528	36.0	14.6	87.7
2013	520	35.0	14.8	86.7
2014	468	34.0	13.7	66.2
2015	476	29.0	16.4	73.5
2016	496	32.0	15.5	77
2017	457	29.0	15.7	73.3
2018	349	24.0	14.5	67.6
2019	315	24.0	13.1	71.1
2020	332	26.0	12.7	62.7
2021	336	28.0	12.0	74.4
2022	354	21.0	16.8	75.1
2023	379	23.0	16.4	64.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Griffin Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	345	22.0	15.6	57.1
1989	381	23.0	16.5	47.2
1990	430	22.0	19.5	18.6
1991	411	23.0	17.8	74
1992	428	24.0	17.8	67.1
1993	366	25.0	14.6	44.5
1994	385	24.0	16.0	48.8
1995	404	28.0	14.4	55.2
1996	404	28.0	14.4	55.2
1997	443	23.0	19.3	59.8
1998	410	28.0	14.6	56.1
1999	416	27.0	15.4	73.1
2000	448	24.0	18.7	70.3
2001	559	31.0	18.0	74.4
2002	614	34.0	18.1	66.1
2003	614	34.0	18.1	66.1
2004	568	39.0	14.6	72.9
2005	584	38.0	15.4	77.9
2006	620	43.0	14.4	76.6
2007	602	44.0	13.7	77.6
2008	499	37.5	13.3	82.6
2009	498	42.3	13.8	79.7
2010	531	37.0	14.3	78.1
2011	585	38.0	15.3	84.8
2012	528	36.0	14.6	87.7
2013	520	35.0	14.8	86.7
2014	468	34.0	13.7	66.2
2015	476	29.0	16.4	73.5
2016	496	32.0	15.5	77
2017	457	29.0	15.7	73.3
2018	349	24.0	14.5	67.6
2019	315	24.0	13.1	71.1
2020	332	26.0	12.7	62.7
2021	336	28.0	12.0	74.4
2022	354	21.0	16.8	75.1
2023	379	23.0	16.4	64.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Griffin Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,583 (15.9%)	$8,384 (84.1%)	$9,967
2019	$1,770 (15.8%)	$9,452 (84.2%)	$11,221
2020	$1,901 (16.6%)	$9,541 (83.4%)	$11,443
2021	$1,877 (16.2%)	$9,732 (83.8%)	$11,608
2022	$3,327 (27.3%)	$8,837 (72.6%)	$12,165
2023	$2,345 (20.4%)	$9,177 (79.7%)	$11,521

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Griffin Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2099^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 1894^th of 2240 Elementary schools	11.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Elementary School)	37	40	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	52	48	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Griffin Elementary School)	29	49	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	51	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Elementary School)	29	35	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	48	46	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Elementary School)	33	45	12%
4th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	56	50	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Elementary School)	30	40	10%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Polk)	47	44	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Elementary School)	19	31	12%
5th Grade Mathematics (Polk)	51	40	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Griffin Elementary School)	27	29	2%
5th Grade Science (Polk)	45	39	6%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	315	379	20.3%
African American	109	126	15.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	10	7	30%
Hispanic	105	142	35.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	95	15.9%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	71.1%	64.9%	6.2%

Schools Near Griffin Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				FAST English Language Arts (2023)						FAST Math (2023)						Statewide Science Science (2023)		EOC Algebra 1 (2023)	EOC Geometry (2023)	EOC Civics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Griffin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3315 Kathleen Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 853-6020	379	23	16.4	64.9%	95 (25.1%)	126 (33.2%)	142 (37.5%)	7 (1.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	20	1896^th of 2242 public elementary schools	15.4%		24.2	1723^rd of 2219 public elementary schools	22.4%	173	31.0	52.0	28.0				42.0	45.0	34.0				29.0					$11,521	$2,345	$9,177
Sleepy Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2285 Sleepy Hill Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 815-6768	739	51	14.4	66.2%	205 (27.7%)	175 (23.7%)	332 (44.9%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	46.9	1164^th of 2242 public elementary schools	48.1%		28.7	1598^th of 2219 public elementary schools	28.0%	434	41.0	57.0	49.0				55.0	51.0	60.0				53.0					$11,167	$1,993	$9,173
North Lakeland Elementary School Of Choice	Public	PK, KG-5	410 Robson St W	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 499-2850	644	46	14.0	60.9%	159 (24.7%)	193 (30.0%)	273 (42.4%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.2%)	12.8	2089^th of 2242 public elementary schools	6.8%		19.3	1872^nd of 2219 public elementary schools	15.6%	217	26.0	45.0	27.0				35.0	41.0	30.0				23.0					$11,099	$1,987	$9,111
Winston Academy Of Engineering	Public	PK, KG-5	3415 Swindell Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 499-2890	506	27	18.7	38.1%	200 (39.5%)	124 (24.5%)	140 (27.7%)	24 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	75.6	495^th of 2242 public elementary schools	77.9%		72.2	586^th of 2219 public elementary schools	73.6%	91	64.0	68.0	69.0				73.0	68.0	60.0				62.0					$9,858	$1,339	$8,519
Lincoln Avenue Academy	Public	K-5	1330 Lincoln Ave N	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 499-2955	526	34	15.4	23.6%	225 (42.8%)	137 (26.0%)	103 (19.6%)	29 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (5.9%)	94.4	54^th of 2242 public elementary schools	97.6%		95.1	47^th of 2219 public elementary schools	97.9%	7	77.0	84.0	83.0				87.0	92.0	76.0				82.0					$10,095	$1,094	$9,001
Rochelle School Of The Arts	Public	PK, KG-8	1501 Martin L King Jr Ave	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 499-2810	803	51	15.7	45.2%	276 (34.4%)	300 (37.4%)	186 (23.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.2%)	45.3	1205^th of 2242 public elementary schools	46.3%		49.4	1084^th of 2219 public elementary schools	51.1%	121	57.0	44.0	53.0	63.0	55.0	58.0	68.0	44.0	40.0	53.0	45.0	66.0	31.0	46.0	83.0	100.0	85.0	$11,296	$1,484	$9,813
Achievement Academy	Public, Charter	PK	716 Bella Vista St E	Lakeland	33805	Polk County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 683-6504	157	21	7.4	37.6%	70 (44.6%)	22 (14.0%)	55 (35.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	5 (3.2%)								(n/a)
Dr. NE Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6600 Green Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 815-6633	691	43	16.0	53.7%	303 (43.8%)	128 (18.5%)	237 (34.3%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.3%)	32.5	1542^nd of 2242 public elementary schools	31.2%		31.3	1540^th of 2219 public elementary schools	30.6%	2	43.0	54.0	37.0				57.0	59.0	22.0				25.0					$10,915	$2,038	$8,877
Kathleen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3515 Sheretz Rd	Lakeland	33810	Polk County	Polk	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 853-6030	489	33	14.8	62.8%	218 (44.6%)	94 (19.2%)	166 (33.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	19.7	1908^th of 2242 public elementary schools	14.9%		15.5	1988^th of 2219 public elementary schools	10.4%	80	35.0	40.0	38.0				42.0	46.0	27.0				35.0					$12,034	$2,477	$9,558
McKeel Academy Central	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	411 Florida Ave N	Lakeland	33801	Polk County	Polk	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(863) 499-1287	610	35	17.4	38.7%	385 (63.1%)	63 (10.3%)	124 (20.3%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.8%)	91.7	121^st of 2242 public elementary schools	94.6%		92.3	119^th of 2219 public elementary schools	94.6%	2	74.0	74.0	76.0	70.0			88.0	82.0	89.0	91.0			82.0					$10,790	$1,874	$8,916

Frequently Asked Questions about Griffin Elementary School

What district is Griffin Elementary School in?

Polk

Is Griffin Elementary School a good school?

Griffin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 15.4% of Florida elementary schools.

How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 379 students attended Griffin Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Griffin Elementary School?

Students at Griffin Elementary School are 37% Hispanic, 33% African American, 25% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Griffin Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Griffin Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Kathleen Senior High School

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