Griffin School

www.griffinschool.us

585 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Griffin School, located in Olympia, Washington, serves as a K-8 public school within the Griffin School District. Known for its small-school atmosphere, the institution focuses on fostering a close-knit community where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic requirements with a commitment to nurturing the social and emotional development of its students.

Beyond standard academics, the Griffin School prides itself on its strong parental involvement and community engagement. By leveraging its unique setting and dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to create a supportive learning environment that encourages curiosity and prepares students for the transition to high school. Its digital presence and community programming reflect a focus on maintaining transparent communication with families while upholding high standards for student achievement.

585

Total Students

33.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Griffin School
Demographic	Student Count
White	418
Hispanic	79
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	60
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	3

White
418 (71.6%)
Hispanic
79 (13.5%)
Two or More
60 (10.3%)
American Indian
10 (1.7%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
Asian
7 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	Griffin School District
Phone:	(360)866-2515
Website:	http://www.griffinschool.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	129
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 5

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 60