Griffith Elementary

Summary:

Griffith Elementary is a public elementary school in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving 552 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is predominantly minority and low-income, and consistently underperforming academically compared to district and state averages.

Griffith Elementary has a much higher percentage of minority students (40.4% African American, 47.1% Hispanic) compared to nearby schools like Brunson Elementary, Ward Elementary, and Diggs-Latham Elementary. The school's proficiency rates in mathematics and reading are significantly lower than the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district and North Carolina state averages. Additionally, 99.46% of Griffith Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, Griffith Elementary's African American and Hispanic student subgroups perform better relative to their peers statewide, and the school's English Language Learner (ELL) students also perform well. However, the school's overall academic performance remains well below district and state averages, ranking in the bottom quartile of North Carolina elementary schools. Addressing the systemic factors contributing to these challenges, such as teacher quality, student support services, and community engagement, may be crucial for improving outcomes at Griffith Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1385 W Clemmonsville Road
       Winston Salem, NC  27127-5961


(336) 703-4245

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
996th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,374 Help


Students who attend Griffith Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Flat Rock Middle
High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    Parkland High

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.1%
African American:
40.4%
White:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Griffith Elementary ranks worse than 66.2% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 22nd among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.97. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.1%), African American (40.4%), White (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Griffith Elementary is 14.4. 27 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griffith Elementary is $10,374, which is the 21st highest among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Griffith Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Griffith Elementary 996th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Griffith Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Griffith Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 31.91 983rd 1276 23.0%
2007 37.16 937th 1293 27.5%
2008 27.46 1043rd 1324 21.2%
2009 24.54 1097th 1354 19.0%
2010 33.65 1014th 1363 25.6%
2011 22.66 1168th 1381 15.4%
2012 28.98 1102nd 1388 20.6%
2013 23.61 1132nd 1403 19.3%
2014 12.79 1258th 1390 9.5%
2015 20.22 1210th 1440 16.0%
2016 9.77 1328th 1425 6.8%
2017 6.88 1365th 1429 4.5%
2018 8.13 1359th 1434 5.2%
2019 17.61 1293rd 1473 12.2%
2021 11.77 1367th 1489 8.2%
2022 18.36 1306th 1514 13.7%
2023 31.47 1068th 1502 28.9%
2024 35.97 996th 1505 33.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.66 301st 421 28.5%
2019 42.61 270th 497 45.7%
2021 20.63 351st 385 8.8%
2022 46.20 227th 485 53.2%
2023 57.17 155th 514 69.8%
2024 39.54 309th 533 42.0%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.60 782nd 801 2.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.39 1250th 1332 6.2%
2019 22.92 1161st 1361 14.7%
2021 16.70 1209th 1329 9.0%
2022 39.43 860th 1366 37.0%
2023 40.44 901st 1437 37.3%
2024 48.39 743rd 1450 48.8%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.90 1368th 1405 2.6%
2019 19.69 1237th 1424 13.1%
2021 11.31 1343rd 1440 6.7%
2022 18.38 1288th 1458 11.7%
2023 31.11 1057th 1459 27.6%
2024 34.61 1008th 1455 30.7%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.40 552nd 897 38.5%
2019 20.03 806th 878 8.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.49 545th 582 6.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.47 1300th 1413 8.0%
2019 17.98 1254th 1430 12.3%
2021 13.83 1291st 1444 10.6%
2022 23.23 1175th 1464 19.7%
2023 33.10 1032nd 1461 29.4%
2024 37.44 946th 1464 35.4%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.21 727th 927 21.6%
2019 40.73 583rd 949 38.6%
2021 30.56 637th 896 28.9%
2022 36.05 607th 927 34.5%
2023 58.09 328th 933 64.8%
2024 56.07 350th 924 62.1%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Griffith Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.49 808th 851 5.1%
2019 32.14 655th 865 24.3%
2021 21.12 744th 843 11.7%
2022 32.38 669th 893 25.1%
2023 51.58 406th 915 55.6%
2024 59.33 324th 951 65.9%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Griffith Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Griffith Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 490 191 2 4 0 n/a n/a 4 691
1989 509 212 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1990 503 242 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1991 506 229 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1992 502 224 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 489 281 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1994 459 290 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1995 457 117 9 17 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1996 457 117 9 17 4 n/a n/a 0 604
1997 443 138 7 19 0 n/a n/a 0 607
1998 438 153 13 94 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1999 450 171 12 101 4 n/a n/a 0 738
2000 414 249 7 132 5 n/a n/a 0 807
2001 346 257 8 151 2 n/a n/a 0 764
2002 271 213 9 221 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2003 271 213 9 221 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2004 261 239 17 226 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2005 214 220 23 232 1 n/a n/a 0 690
2006 209 251 27 245 1 n/a n/a 0 733
2007 195 236 31 235 4 n/a n/a 39 740
2008 168 254 33 265 4 n/a n/a 51 775
2009 129 278 28 280 2 n/a n/a 0 717
2010 77 207 27 300 3 n/a n/a 0 614
2011 71 174 18 284 2 0 32 0 581
2012 64 174 14 298 0 0 35 0 585
2013 55 175 13 291 0 2 21 0 557
2014 54 175 9 279 3 0 17 0 537
2015 67 180 9 321 3 0 14 0 594
2016 61 209 7 381 3 0 10 0 671
2017 39 193 6 376 3 2 11 0 630
2018 42 225 6 392 3 5 17 0 690
2019 41 210 3 342 3 3 17 0 619
2020 30 219 3 316 2 4 20 0 594
2021 36 214 5 281 1 2 20 0 559
2022 38 224 3 257 2 1 19 0 544
2023 35 223 5 260 3 1 25 0 552

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 Griffith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 691 34.0 20.3 46.2
1989 731 34.0 21.5 34.3
1990 754 34.0 22.1 33.2
1991 750 34.0 22.0 33.3
1992 738 54.0 13.6 29.7
1993 780 56.0 13.9 32.2
1994 757 58.0 13.1 35.9
1995 604 46.0 13.1 54.3
1996 604 46.0 13.1 54.3
1997 607 44.0 13.8 29
1998 698 50.0 14.0 24.8
1999 738 50.0 14.8 39.6
2000 807 50.0 16.1 39.7
2001 764 50.0 15.3 54.6
2002 715 50.0 14.3 68.8
2003 715 50.0 14.3 68.8
2004 743 50.0 14.9 62.3
2005 690 50.0 13.8 75.9
2006 733 50.0 14.7 71.2
2007 740 n/a n/a 74.6
2008 775 59.3 13.1 75.7
2009 717 63.6 11.3 76
2010 614 53.9 11.4 86.2
2011 581 51.9 11.1 85.7
2012 585 45.1 12.9 88.7
2013 557 43.8 12.6 93.2
2014 537 43.4 12.3 97.4
2015 594 43.0 13.8 99.5
2016 671 43.0 15.6 95.5
2017 630 44.5 14.1 99.5
2018 690 45.6 15.1 97.8
2019 619 43.4 14.2 99.5
2020 594 40.5 14.6 99.5
2021 559 34.5 16.2 99.5
2022 544 40.2 13.5 71.9
2023 552 38.3 14.4 99.5

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 Griffith Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 691 34.0 20.3 46.2
1989 731 34.0 21.5 34.3
1990 754 34.0 22.1 33.2
1991 750 34.0 22.0 33.3
1992 738 54.0 13.6 29.7
1993 780 56.0 13.9 32.2
1994 757 58.0 13.1 35.9
1995 604 46.0 13.1 54.3
1996 604 46.0 13.1 54.3
1997 607 44.0 13.8 29
1998 698 50.0 14.0 24.8
1999 738 50.0 14.8 39.6
2000 807 50.0 16.1 39.7
2001 764 50.0 15.3 54.6
2002 715 50.0 14.3 68.8
2003 715 50.0 14.3 68.8
2004 743 50.0 14.9 62.3
2005 690 50.0 13.8 75.9
2006 733 50.0 14.7 71.2
2007 740 n/a n/a 74.6
2008 775 59.3 13.1 75.7
2009 717 63.6 11.3 76
2010 614 53.9 11.4 86.2
2011 581 51.9 11.1 85.7
2012 585 45.1 12.9 88.7
2013 557 43.8 12.6 93.2
2014 537 43.4 12.3 97.4
2015 594 43.0 13.8 99.5
2016 671 43.0 15.6 95.5
2017 630 44.5 14.1 99.5
2018 690 45.6 15.1 97.8
2019 619 43.4 14.2 99.5
2020 594 40.5 14.6 99.5
2021 559 34.5 16.2 99.5
2022 544 40.2 13.5 71.9
2023 552 38.3 14.4 99.5

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 Griffith Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,739 (16.8%) $8,635 (83.2%) $10,374

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Griffith Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1293rd of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 1068th of 1502 Elementary schools
 16.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Griffith Elementary)53.256
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Griffith Elementary)40.239.6
 0.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Griffith Elementary)37.453.7
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Griffith Elementary)4047.4
 7.4%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Griffith Elementary)42.338.4
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Griffith Elementary)3223.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Griffith Elementary)54.653.5
 1.1%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students619552
 10.8%
African American210223
 6.2%
American Indian33
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic342260
 24%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White4135
 14.6%
Two or More Races1725
 47.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.5%
 0.1%


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Griffith Elementary ranks 996th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Griffith Elementary.

Students at Griffith Elementary are 47% Hispanic, 40% African American, 6% White, 5% Two or more races.


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