GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

431 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Griffin Elementary School is a public school located in Lakeland, Florida, operating as part of the Polk County Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education with an emphasis on academic growth, character development, and student engagement. Its location on Kathleen Road serves as a central hub for the surrounding neighborhoods, and the school maintains a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle school.

The school is committed to fostering a supportive educational atmosphere where both staff and students work together to achieve performance goals. By utilizing resources provided by the Polk County district, Griffin Elementary integrates standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular activities and community involvement. Parents and guardians interested in current school initiatives, academic calendars, or administrative contact information can find detailed resources on their official district webpage.

431

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	168
Black	156
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
168 (39.0%)
Black
156 (36.2%)
White
80 (18.6%)
Two or More
20 (4.6%)
Asian
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POLK
Phone:	(863)853-6020
Website:	http://schools.polk-fl.net/Griffin
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	431
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	348
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 29

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 66

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	29
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	58
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	66
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	66

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GRIFFIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	223	51.7%
Male	208	48.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)