Top Rankings
Griffith School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,997 students in Griffith School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
九游体育s in Griffith School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,905 Schools
# Students
1,997 Students
1,030,328 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
67,342 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Griffith School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 394 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 400 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
1,664 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
31,166 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
608 Students
150,797 Students
% Hispanic Students
30%
15%
# Black Students
449 Students
137,717 Students
% Black Students
23%
13%
# White Students
836 Students
651,314 Students
% White Students
42%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,062 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
94 Students
56,608 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
25
23,535
# Students in K Grade:
150
72,972
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
74,029
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
76,464
# Students in 3rd Grade:
168
74,925
# Students in 4th Grade:
138
76,116
# Students in 5th Grade:
139
74,588
# Students in 6th Grade:
151
76,098
# Students in 7th Grade:
141
76,624
# Students in 8th Grade:
156
78,109
# Students in 9th Grade:
187
80,782
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
82,616
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
81,109
# Students in 12th Grade:
136
79,955
# Ungraded Students:
5
2,406
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,422 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,214. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,198 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,422
$13,214
Spending / Student
$11,198
$12,844
Best Griffith School District 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beiriger Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 N Lillian St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4030
Grades: PK-5
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Elsie Wadsworth Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Jay St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 923-4488
Grades: PK-2
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Griffth Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Wiggs St
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 924-4281
Grades: 6-12
| 1,090 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Griffith School District?
Griffith School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,997 students.
What is the rank of Griffith School District?
Griffith School District is ranked #244 out of 394 school districts in Indiana (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Griffith School District?
42% of Griffith School District students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Griffith School District?
Griffith School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Griffith School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,198 is less than the state median of $12,844. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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