Griffin Elementary School

Public PK, KG-4

 1700 S Griffin St
       Grand Haven, MI  49417-2752


(616) 850-5500

District: Grand Haven Area Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
413th of 1,470 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,422 Help


Students who attend Griffin Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeshore Middle School
    White Pines Intermediate School
High:    Grand Haven High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  335

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Asian:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Compare Details Griffin Elementary School ranks better than 71.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.78. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Griffin Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (6.9%), Asian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School is 14.2. 4 elementary schools in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griffin Elementary School is $15,422, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Grand Haven Area Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Griffin Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Griffin Elementary School 413th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Griffin Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Grand Haven Area Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Haven Area Public Schools 99th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Griffin Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Griffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.96 438th 1545 71.7%
2007 73.14 355th 1565 77.3%
2008 70.73 475th 1577 69.9%
2009 81.00 178th 1589 88.8%
2010 80.33 133rd 1552 91.4%
2011 79.13 214th 1552 86.2%
2012 76.03 332nd 1566 78.8%
2013 86.16 142nd 1563 90.9%
2014 75.74 326th 1533 78.7%
2015 92.49 67th 1580 95.8%
2016 92.64 72nd 1548 95.3%
2017 84.89 142nd 1466 90.3%
2018 89.51 113th 1448 92.2%
2019 86.71 132nd 1408 90.6%
2021 72.03 257th 1153 77.7%
2022 68.82 357th 1344 73.4%
2023 68.78 413th 1470 71.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Griffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.87 23rd 1397 98.4%
2019 95.74 12th 1134 98.9%
2021 70.15 154th 749 79.4%
2022 66.36 281st 1099 74.4%
2023 64.08 382nd 1350 71.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Griffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.75 195th 1443 86.5%
2019 84.48 114th 1171 90.3%
2021 64.01 267th 902 70.4%
2022 65.06 315th 1106 71.5%
2023 63.50 407th 1321 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Griffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.48 62nd 1446 95.7%
2019 86.30 105th 1196 91.2%
2021 72.48 201st 915 78.0%
2022 65.06 350th 1139 69.3%
2023 66.78 392nd 1334 70.6%
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Rank History for White students at Griffin Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.82 111th 1253 91.1%
2019 86.23 106th 1128 90.6%
2021 68.25 271st 1005 73.0%
2022 67.29 323rd 1102 70.7%
2023 63.91 390th 1198 67.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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by a parent
Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Open Quote We moved here last year from Ireland. The staff at Griffin could not have been more helpful. They were amazing! From making sure all the kids in his class could pronounce my son's tricky name, to double checking he was at the right level, and even helping us out to know what resources were available in the community. I feel very lucky both my kids are now at Griffin. 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 403 0 6 1 4 n/a n/a -15 399
1989 390 3 8 4 3 n/a n/a 0 408
1990 412 2 7 2 2 n/a n/a 0 425
1991 424 5 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 439
1992 429 6 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 421 5 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1994 400 4 11 1 2 n/a n/a 0 418
1995 349 6 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1996 349 6 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 366
1997 350 1 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 360
1998 293 7 9 3 1 n/a n/a -1 312
1999 289 4 1 2 8 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 257 5 7 4 9 n/a n/a 16 298
2001 287 1 6 1 5 n/a n/a 0 300
2002 277 1 9 3 8 n/a n/a 6 304
2003 277 1 9 3 8 n/a n/a 6 304
2004 305 4 7 7 7 n/a n/a 5 335
2005 300 6 1 16 6 n/a n/a 5 334
2006 317 4 1 16 7 n/a n/a 5 350
2007 327 5 4 22 4 n/a n/a 3 365
2008 342 2 3 23 4 n/a n/a 16 390
2009 329 0 4 21 2 n/a n/a 15 371
2010 349 3 4 9 1 n/a n/a 14 380
2011 364 1 5 18 1 0 11 0 400
2012 359 7 6 15 1 0 12 0 400
2013 312 5 6 15 0 1 17 0 356
2014 297 5 5 14 0 1 18 0 340
2015 281 3 7 13 0 1 18 0 323
2016 283 3 7 15 0 0 22 0 330
2017 277 6 10 15 0 0 19 0 327
2018 286 3 13 19 1 0 18 0 340
2019 295 3 12 18 2 0 20 0 350
2020 315 5 17 16 2 0 14 0 369
2021 289 5 16 14 3 1 14 0 342
2022 283 6 12 21 0 1 9 0 332
2023 279 6 15 23 0 1 11 0 335

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 399 n/a n/a n/a
1989 408 n/a n/a 5.9
1990 425 38.0 11.1 8.5
1991 439 n/a n/a n/a
1992 444 n/a n/a 14.9
1993 435 n/a 0.0 20.7
1994 418 19.0 22.0 12
1995 366 20.7 17.7 9.8
1996 366 20.7 17.7 9.8
1997 360 21.0 17.1 11.9
1998 312 18.0 17.3 8.6
1999 304 17.0 17.9 6.9
2000 298 18.6 15.2 19.9
2001 300 17.2 17.4 12.7
2002 304 17.5 17.4 30.5
2003 304 17.5 17.4 30.5
2004 335 19.6 17.1 28.8
2005 334 18.4 18.2 26.7
2006 350 19.0 18.4 30.7
2007 365 20.6 17.7 34.8
2008 390 20.4 19.1 37.7
2009 371 20.1 18.5 38.2
2010 380 19.9 19.0 43.2
2011 400 21.3 18.7 42.5
2012 400 22.1 18.0 47.8
2013 356 21.9 16.2 45.8
2014 340 21.7 15.6 47.6
2015 323 21.0 15.3 44.6
2016 330 21.0 15.7 47.3
2017 327 22.6 14.4 45.9
2018 340 21.3 15.9 50.9
2019 350 22.2 15.7 47.4
2020 369 23.5 15.6 42.5
2021 342 23.9 14.2 43
2022 332 23.3 14.2 44.3
2023 335 23.4 14.2 38.8

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 399 n/a n/a n/a
1989 408 n/a n/a 5.9
1990 425 38.0 11.1 8.5
1991 439 n/a n/a n/a
1992 444 n/a n/a 14.9
1993 435 n/a 0.0 20.7
1994 418 19.0 22.0 12
1995 366 20.7 17.7 9.8
1996 366 20.7 17.7 9.8
1997 360 21.0 17.1 11.9
1998 312 18.0 17.3 8.6
1999 304 17.0 17.9 6.9
2000 298 18.6 15.2 19.9
2001 300 17.2 17.4 12.7
2002 304 17.5 17.4 30.5
2003 304 17.5 17.4 30.5
2004 335 19.6 17.1 28.8
2005 334 18.4 18.2 26.7
2006 350 19.0 18.4 30.7
2007 365 20.6 17.7 34.8
2008 390 20.4 19.1 37.7
2009 371 20.1 18.5 38.2
2010 380 19.9 19.0 43.2
2011 400 21.3 18.7 42.5
2012 400 22.1 18.0 47.8
2013 356 21.9 16.2 45.8
2014 340 21.7 15.6 47.6
2015 323 21.0 15.3 44.6
2016 330 21.0 15.7 47.3
2017 327 22.6 14.4 45.9
2018 340 21.3 15.9 50.9
2019 350 22.2 15.7 47.4
2020 369 23.5 15.6 42.5
2021 342 23.9 14.2 43
2022 332 23.3 14.2 44.3
2023 335 23.4 14.2 38.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Griffin Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,085 (9.2%) $10,762 (90.8%) $11,847
2020 $961 (7.7%) $11,468 (92.3%) $12,429
2021 $978 (7.3%) $12,398 (92.7%) $13,376
2022 $1,208 (7.8%) $14,213 (92.2%) $15,422

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Griffin Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 132nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 413th of 1470 Elementary schools
 18.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Elementary School)66.162.5
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)71.165.6
 5.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Griffin Elementary School)66.753.1
 13.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)75.768.1
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Griffin Elementary School)66.756.6
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)70.565.3
 5.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Griffin Elementary School)68.835.8
 33%
   4th Grade Math (Grand Haven Area Public Schools)6351.9
 11.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students350335
 4.3%
African American36
 100%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian1215
 25%
Hispanic1823
 27.8%
Pacific Islander01
White295279
 5.4%
Two or More Races2011
 45%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.4%38.8%
 8.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 335 students attended Griffin Elementary School.

Students at Griffin Elementary School are 83% White, 7% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Griffin Elementary School ranks 413th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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