Serving 777 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Griffith Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 777 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
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Griffith Elementary School's student population of 777 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
777 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Calendar
Griffith Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffith Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#897 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Griffith Elementary School's ranking?
Griffith Elementary School is ranked #897 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Griffith Elementary School?
777 students attend Griffith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Griffith Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Griffith Elementary School?
Griffith Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Griffith Elementary School offer ?
Griffith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Griffith Elementary School part of?
Griffith Elementary School is part of Sequatchie County School District.
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