Griffith Elementary

1385 W Clemmonsville Road
Winston Salem, NC 27127

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/griffithes

621 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Griffith Elementary School, located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a key part of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The faculty and staff are committed to preparing students for future success by integrating modern educational practices with a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of elementary-aged learners.

As a community-focused institution, Griffith Elementary places a strong value on parent and community engagement, believing that a collaborative partnership between home and school is essential for student achievement. The school provides various resources and programs aimed at promoting literacy, numeracy, and character building, ensuring that students feel encouraged to explore their interests while mastering foundational skills. By maintaining a structured and nurturing atmosphere, the school strives to inspire a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.

621

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffith Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	259
Black	257
Asian	11
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
259 (41.7%)
Black
257 (41.4%)
White
58 (9.3%)
Two or More
33 (5.3%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4245
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/griffithes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	618
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 41

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 113

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Griffith Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	84
Grade 1	113
Grade 2	95
Grade 3	88
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Griffith Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	313	50.4%
Male	308	49.6%

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