At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 405
422
Total Enrollment
State avg: 53%
85%+31.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Griffith Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades -1–6 in PHOENIX, Arizona. The school enrolls 422 students. It is part of the Balsz Elementary District (4268) district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Arizona state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–6
DistrictBalsz Elementary District (4268)
County4013
CityPHOENIX
ZIP85008
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID040105000056
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment422
White3.8%
Hispanic / Latino70.4%
Black / African American14.5%
Asian0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races3.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
3.8%
Hispanic
70.4%
Black
14.5%
Asian
0.7%
Two+
3.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.