Griffin Elementary

Summary:

Griffin Elementary is a public elementary school in Katy, Texas, serving 821 students in grades PK-5. As part of the highly-ranked Katy Independent School District (ISD), Griffin Elementary consistently stands out as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Griffin Elementary's academic performance is truly exceptional, with STAAR test scores that significantly outpace the Katy ISD and Texas state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 84.11% of 5th-grade students at Griffin Elementary were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 69.86% for Katy ISD and 53.96% for the state of Texas. This consistent academic excellence has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking between 28 and 107 over the past several years.

Griffin Elementary's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 40.93% White, 18.64% Hispanic, 28.38% Asian, and 5.48% African American, reflects the broader demographic trends in the Katy area. The school also maintains a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.73% to 17.78% over the past three years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Griffin Elementary's higher per-student spending and lower student-to-teacher ratio compared to the state average suggest that the school is effectively allocating resources to support student learning and academic success. When compared to nearby schools in the Katy ISD, such as Roberta Wright Rylander Elementary and Tom Wilson Elementary, Griffin Elementary stands out as a true exemplar of excellence in elementary education.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7800 S Fry Rd
       Katy, TX  77494


(281) 237-8706

District: Katy Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,039 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  778

Racial breakdown:

White:
41.6%
Asian:
29.3%
Hispanic:
18.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Griffin Elementary ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 43 ranked elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Griffin Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.6%), Asian (29.3%), Hispanic (18.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary is 13.2. 26 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Griffin Elementary is $11,039, which is the 16th highest among 43 elementary schools in the Katy Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Griffin Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Griffin Elementary 67th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Griffin Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Katy Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Katy Independent School District (Isd) 158th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Griffin Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 85.23 127th 3724 96.6%
2008 86.25 151st 3768 96.0%
2009 86.46 118th 3884 97.0%
2010 86.18 80th 3937 98.0%
2011 84.95 183rd 4095 95.5%
2012 93.74 52nd 4206 98.8%
2013 93.52 58th 4221 98.6%
2014 92.78 75th 4260 98.2%
2015 92.59 77th 4320 98.2%
2016 92.82 72nd 4286 98.3%
2017 97.30 111th 4329 97.4%
2018 96.42 123rd 4359 97.2%
2019 96.71 105th 4479 97.7%
2021 98.95 53rd 4578 98.8%
2022 98.68 28th 4581 99.4%
2023 96.64 107th 4647 97.7%
2024 97.82 67th 4675 98.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.88 163rd 1046 84.4%
2019 87.05 70th 1112 93.7%
2021 92.91 29th 961 97.0%
2022 76.51 171st 1004 83.0%
2023 79.54 168th 1099 84.7%
2024 83.12 103rd 1114 90.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.76 141st 3226 95.6%
2019 94.85 45th 3333 98.6%
2021 98.88 23rd 3446 99.3%
2022 99.46 6th 3487 99.8%
2023 95.56 52nd 3556 98.5%
2024 97.42 44th 3638 98.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.29 63rd 3558 98.2%
2019 94.60 67th 3684 98.2%
2021 99.37 14th 3799 99.6%
2022 90.32 148th 3952 96.3%
2023 95.98 69th 4086 98.3%
2024 95.85 58th 4261 98.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.37 95th 4264 97.8%
2019 92.86 100th 4309 97.7%
2021 99.75 10th 4451 99.8%
2022 98.22 28th 4477 99.4%
2023 96.78 40th 4521 99.1%
2024 97.29 35th 4560 99.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.81 148th 4306 96.6%
2019 94.64 146th 4348 96.6%
2021 98.00 72nd 4499 98.4%
2022 98.66 14th 4561 99.7%
2023 96.92 71st 4588 98.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 640th 3106 79.4%
2019 78.08 138th 3184 95.7%
2021 82.92 89th 3006 97.0%
2022 78.09 133rd 2958 95.5%
2023 76.65 148th 2980 95.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.00 101st 4240 97.6%
2019 93.38 93rd 4295 97.8%
2021 99.31 20th 4331 99.5%
2022 98.87 20th 4461 99.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.01 109th 4319 97.5%
2019 97.03 77th 4357 98.2%
2021 99.05 29th 4498 99.4%
2022 97.08 62nd 4563 98.6%
2023 94.30 166th 4585 96.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.22 173rd 1005 82.8%
2019 77.54 118th 1009 88.3%
2021 80.96 117th 967 87.9%
2022 85.99 30th 957 96.9%
2023 79.68 104th 1015 89.8%
2024 76.32 147th 1035 85.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.49 20th 2483 99.2%
2019 99.37 5th 2515 99.8%
2022 97.37 25th 2421 99.0%
2023 91.78 102nd 2443 95.8%
2024 96.33 25th 2421 99.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.50 243rd 4168 94.2%
2019 93.37 118th 4188 97.2%
2021 99.08 26th 4329 99.4%
2022 98.96 13th 4376 99.7%
2023 91.06 182nd 4401 95.9%
2024 97.06 42nd 4431 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Griffin Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.61 196th 3127 93.7%
2019 86.20 226th 3142 92.8%
2021 94.51 45th 3082 98.5%
2022 92.09 61st 3082 98.0%
2023 87.28 178th 3106 94.3%
2024 91.54 87th 3078 97.2%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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.

Griffin Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Griffin Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 557 46 133 147 1 n/a n/a 0 884
2008 763 51 242 213 2 n/a n/a 0 1271
2009 553 40 190 171 1 n/a n/a 0 955
2010 436 29 181 161 1 n/a n/a 0 808
2011 564 31 230 245 3 2 36 0 1111
2012 673 43 274 293 4 2 29 0 1318
2013 506 27 163 180 4 0 27 0 907
2014 476 29 217 185 3 0 23 0 933
2015 438 33 248 189 1 1 23 0 933
2016 391 32 271 191 0 0 35 0 920
2017 452 33 291 205 0 1 56 0 1038
2018 443 44 304 180 0 1 58 0 1030
2019 432 54 277 172 1 1 53 0 990
2020 370 39 220 169 1 1 50 0 850
2021 355 38 206 154 0 1 56 0 810
2022 349 43 182 142 0 1 49 0 766
2023 336 45 233 153 0 1 53 0 821
2024 324 30 228 142 4 1 49 0 778

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Griffin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 884 57.6 15.3 3.6
2008 1271 73.5 17.3 2.8
2009 955 57.2 16.7 2.8
2010 808 56.0 14.4 3.3
2011 1111 64.8 17.1 2.8
2012 1318 76.0 17.3 3.3
2013 907 56.5 16.0 2.8
2014 933 56.8 16.4 4
2015 933 53.0 17.6 4.2
2016 920 56.0 16.4 4.2
2017 1038 63.9 16.2 6.3
2018 1030 62.1 16.5 8.6
2019 990 58.8 16.8 9.2
2020 850 61.1 13.9 10.2
2021 810 58.1 13.9 11.7
2022 766 58.7 13.0 15
2023 821 58.9 13.9 17.8
2024 778 58.9 13.2 19.2

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 Griffin Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 n/a n/a n/a
2007 884 57.6 15.3 3.6
2008 1271 73.5 17.3 2.8
2009 955 57.2 16.7 2.8
2010 808 56.0 14.4 3.3
2011 1111 64.8 17.1 2.8
2012 1318 76.0 17.3 3.3
2013 907 56.5 16.0 2.8
2014 933 56.8 16.4 4
2015 933 53.0 17.6 4.2
2016 920 56.0 16.4 4.2
2017 1038 63.9 16.2 6.3
2018 1030 62.1 16.5 8.6
2019 990 58.8 16.8 9.2
2020 850 61.1 13.9 10.2
2021 810 58.1 13.9 11.7
2022 766 58.7 13.0 15
2023 821 58.9 13.9 17.8
2024 778 58.9 13.2 19.2

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 Griffin Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $517 (5.7%) $8,546 (94.3%) $9,063
2020 $461 (3.6%) $12,188 (96.4%) $12,649
2021 $598 (5.4%) $10,441 (94.6%) $11,039

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Griffin Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 105th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 107th of 4647 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Griffin Elementary)8469
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6067
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Griffin Elementary)7373
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6157
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Griffin Elementary)8483
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6163
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Elementary)8887
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6361
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Griffin Elementary)8389
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7072
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Griffin Elementary)8389
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Katy Independent School District (Isd))7264
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Griffin Elementary)6973
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Katy Independent School District (Isd))6751
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students990821
 17.1%
African American5445
 16.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian277233
 15.9%
Hispanic172153
 11%
Pacific Islander11
White432336
 22.2%
Two or More Races5353
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients9.2%17.8%
 8.6%


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Students at Griffin Elementary are 42% White, 29% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 778 students attended Griffin Elementary.

Yes! Griffin Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 67th of 4675 Texas elementary schools.


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