Elementary Schools in Griffith Public Schools

The Griffith Public Schools district in Indiana is home to two elementary schools: Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School and Beiriger Elementary School. While both schools serve a diverse student population, with significant Hispanic and African American representation, Beiriger Elementary stands out as the stronger performer, maintaining a higher statewide ranking and consistently higher proficiency rates in core academic subjects.

Beiriger Elementary has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, compared to Elsie Wadsworth's 2-star rating, and has shown more consistent performance over the past three school years. Additionally, Beiriger Elementary has higher proficiency rates in ILEARN/English Language Arts, ILEARN/Math, and particularly strong performance in ILEARN/Social Studies, where 60.71% of 5th-grade students are proficient or better, significantly higher than the state average.

While both schools face challenges related to equity, with over 57% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the higher per-student spending at Beiriger Elementary and its stronger academic outcomes suggest that increased investment in education can positively impact student success. However, factors beyond just funding, such as instructional practices, school leadership, and community engagement, also play a crucial role in student achievement across the Griffith Public Schools district.