Griffith E W Elementary School

Summary:

Griffith E W Elementary School is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 588 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 7th out of 13 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's high poverty rates, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Griffith E W Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's mathematics proficiency rate was 19.3%, compared to 30.1% for Clark County and 32.6% for the state, while its reading proficiency rate was 22.2%, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for the state. The school's low academic performance is reflected in its 1-star rating and ranking in the bottom quartile of Nevada elementary schools.

When comparing Griffith E W Elementary to nearby schools, such as Culley Paul E Elementary, which is just 1.58 miles away, it becomes clear that the school's academic performance is significantly lower across all grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Griffith E W Elementary to implement effective strategies and practices to improve student outcomes, similar to the success seen at the nearby Sage Collegiate Public Charter School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 324 Essex Dr
       Las Vegas, NV  89107


(702) 799-4200

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
340th of 377 Nevada Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,264 Help


Students who attend Griffith E W Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Western High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  588

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
79.6%
African American:
7.8%
White:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Griffith E W Elementary School ranks worse than 90.2% of elementary schools in Nevada. It also ranks 193rd among 221 ranked elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.3. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (79.6%), African American (7.8%), White (7.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Griffith E W Elementary School is 14.7, which is the 28th best among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griffith E W Elementary School is $12,264, which is the 106th highest among 221 elementary schools in the Clark County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Griffith E W Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Griffith E W Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Griffith E W Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 21.18 224th 294 23.8%
2009 19.15 231st 292 20.9%
2010 63.95 85th 300 71.7%
2011 54.84 127th 318 60.1%
2012 40.40 187th 328 43.0%
2013 23.83 264th 330 20.0%
2014 18.90 286th 332 13.9%
2016 14.64 316th 347 8.9%
2017 21.70 277th 351 21.1%
2018 15.10 308th 341 9.7%
2019 21.67 324th 388 16.5%
2021 11.81 301st 324 7.1%
2022 19.16 307th 380 19.2%
2023 12.61 355th 384 7.6%
2024 14.30 340th 377 9.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Griffith E W Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.10 152nd 213 28.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Griffith E W Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.29 202nd 227 11.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Griffith E W Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.17 286th 321 10.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Griffith E W Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.44 287th 330 13.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Griffith E W Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.23 305th 332 8.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Griffith E W Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 283rd 308 8.1%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada 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.

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 E W Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, June 4, 2017

Open Quote This school is the worst I've seen. From the demographics to the test scores to communication with the parents, it's an embarrassment to the entire city. Whatever they did or whoever was in charge from 2009-2010 was the only chance this school had for success. Since then, it's painfully obvious it's riddled with failure. And because of this, 2 out of my 3 children have been held back a year. Their mother and I are separated, not legally and not divorced. Simply two different households. I receive ZERO communication unless I push for it. I receive NO report cards, courtesy calls or emails regarding absences and poor grades/behavior and have basically been denied all of my rights as a father with 100 percent custody of my kids. I don't even get emails or copies of their grades. The campus portal is crap and is never updated in a timely manner. I have NEVER been informed of parent/teacher conferences or issues with my children and when I ask where their report cards are or any important notifications for the parents, I get told every time that they SEND THE PAPERS HOME WITH THE KIDS!!! Even in the 1980s the schools were smart enough to mail them to ensure they got to the parents. I get treated like a second-rate citizen any time I go in there asking for information (I have to go in person due to them refusing to give out information over the phone which I completely understand) and they contact my ex-wife's BOYFRIEND of 2 years before me on ANYTHING! I'm a decorated combat veteran, soon to be a college graduate and a productive member of society. I've been awarded TWICE by Mr. Oscar Goodman for service to this community and I push my children to succeed. Their mother is the opposite, yet she gets all the respect and communication and I get NOTHING. It's pathetic and just plain wrong. I would not only NOT recommend this school to ANY parent, but I would recommend the school district TERMINATE the employment of most of the faculty and start over. It's the only chance they have for success. The numbers don't lie. This school cares very little for the success of it's students. It's an embarrassment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Griffith E W Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 374 93 13 35 0 n/a n/a -1 514
1989 392 90 28 42 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1990 399 100 26 39 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1991 258 62 17 55 1 n/a n/a 0 393
1992 247 59 13 39 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 241 67 11 47 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 215 48 5 65 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1995 206 43 11 62 5 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 206 43 11 62 5 n/a n/a 0 327
1997 213 34 12 68 2 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 201 35 16 74 2 n/a n/a 0 328
1999 179 34 11 92 5 n/a n/a 0 321
2000 184 25 18 111 7 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 181 33 18 117 6 n/a n/a 0 355
2002 166 73 28 265 11 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 166 73 28 265 11 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 149 66 15 245 9 n/a n/a 0 484
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 486 486
2006 122 50 19 269 3 n/a n/a 0 463
2007 104 49 23 298 4 n/a n/a 0 478
2008 95 43 26 311 3 n/a n/a 0 478
2009 88 44 17 329 3 n/a n/a 0 481
2010 79 41 20 355 5 n/a n/a 0 500
2011 69 32 15 377 4 3 15 0 515
2012 67 43 18 416 3 4 20 0 571
2013 68 52 28 454 2 6 27 0 637
2014 66 40 19 464 3 2 18 0 612
2015 62 46 17 428 2 4 19 0 578
2016 60 73 16 418 3 4 22 0 596
2017 62 50 13 405 5 5 20 0 560
2018 61 67 9 413 5 2 17 0 574
2019 56 64 4 474 0 3 27 0 628
2020 63 67 5 491 1 2 16 0 645
2021 54 57 6 481 1 0 19 0 618
2022 49 44 5 474 0 3 15 0 590
2023 44 46 9 468 0 1 20 0 588

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 E W Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 26.0 19.7 n/a
1989 552 27.0 20.4 18.5
1990 564 29.0 19.4 18.8
1991 393 24.0 16.3 34.9
1992 358 24.0 14.9 25.7
1993 366 25.0 14.6 33.9
1994 333 22.0 15.1 36.3
1995 327 22.0 14.9 39.8
1996 327 22.0 14.9 39.8
1997 329 23.0 14.3 24.9
1998 328 22.0 14.9 33.8
1999 321 23.0 14.0 32.4
2000 345 25.0 13.8 37.4
2001 355 23.0 15.4 38.9
2002 543 32.0 17.0 60.8
2003 543 32.0 17.0 60.8
2004 484 35.0 13.8 65.5
2005 486 n/a n/a n/a
2006 463 29.0 16.0 n/a
2007 478 31.0 15.4 n/a
2008 478 33.0 14.5 63.2
2009 481 31.0 15.5 65.5
2010 500 32.0 15.6 72
2011 515 30.0 17.1 83.3
2012 571 30.0 19.0 89
2013 637 30.0 21.2 80.8
2014 612 32.0 19.1 84.8
2015 578 27.0 21.4 84.3
2016 596 32.0 18.6 91.8
2017 560 34.0 16.4 90.4
2018 574 33.0 17.3 99.5
2019 628 33.0 19.0 99.5
2020 645 42.0 15.3 99.5
2021 618 37.0 16.7 100
2022 590 n/a n/a 100
2023 588 40.0 14.7 100

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 E W Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 514 26.0 19.7 n/a
1989 552 27.0 20.4 18.5
1990 564 29.0 19.4 18.8
1991 393 24.0 16.3 34.9
1992 358 24.0 14.9 25.7
1993 366 25.0 14.6 33.9
1994 333 22.0 15.1 36.3
1995 327 22.0 14.9 39.8
1996 327 22.0 14.9 39.8
1997 329 23.0 14.3 24.9
1998 328 22.0 14.9 33.8
1999 321 23.0 14.0 32.4
2000 345 25.0 13.8 37.4
2001 355 23.0 15.4 38.9
2002 543 32.0 17.0 60.8
2003 543 32.0 17.0 60.8
2004 484 35.0 13.8 65.5
2005 486 n/a n/a n/a
2006 463 29.0 16.0 n/a
2007 478 31.0 15.4 n/a
2008 478 33.0 14.5 63.2
2009 481 31.0 15.5 65.5
2010 500 32.0 15.6 72
2011 515 30.0 17.1 83.3
2012 571 30.0 19.0 89
2013 637 30.0 21.2 80.8
2014 612 32.0 19.1 84.8
2015 578 27.0 21.4 84.3
2016 596 32.0 18.6 91.8
2017 560 34.0 16.4 90.4
2018 574 33.0 17.3 99.5
2019 628 33.0 19.0 99.5
2020 645 42.0 15.3 99.5
2021 618 37.0 16.7 100
2022 590 n/a n/a 100
2023 588 40.0 14.7 100

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 E W Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $773 (8.5%) $8,318 (91.5%) $9,091
2020 $789 (8.4%) $8,658 (91.6%) $9,447
2021 $1,540 (15.4%) $8,447 (84.6%) $9,987
2022 $2,184 (17.8%) $10,079 (82.2%) $12,264

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Griffith E W Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 324th of 388 Elementary schoolsRanks 355th of 384 Elementary schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Griffith E W Elementary School)27.121.8
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clark County)47.538
 9.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nevada)47.841.4
 6.4%
3rd Grade Reading (Griffith E W Elementary School)18.820.8
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clark County)46.739.3
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Nevada)46.340.9
 5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Griffith E W Elementary School)31.817.2
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)43.534.2
 9.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)43.937.6
 6.3%
4th Grade Reading (Griffith E W Elementary School)35.217.2
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.239.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.241.7
 7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Griffith E W Elementary School)26.416.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)35.927
 8.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)36.830.5
 6.3%
5th Grade Reading (Griffith E W Elementary School)45.122
 23.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Clark County)52.441.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Nevada)51.943.7
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Griffith E W Elementary School)13.315.4
 2.1%
   5th Grade Science (Clark County)22.716.5
 6.2%
   5th Grade Science (Nevada)24.619.1
 5.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Griffith E W Elementary School)28.418.6
 9.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Griffith E W Elementary School)33.320
 13.3%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Griffith E W Elementary School)13.315.4
 2.1%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students628588
 6.4%
African American6446
 28.1%
American Indian00
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic474468
 1.3%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White5644
 21.4%
Two or More Races2720
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%100%
 0.5%


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Students who attend Griffith E W Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Western High School

Griffith E W Elementary School ranks in the bottom 9.8% of Nevada elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 588 students attended Griffith E W Elementary School.

Students at Griffith E W Elementary School are 80% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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