Very Good
#854 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 27% in state
Griffin Elementary School
Elementary School · Grand Haven Area Public Schools · Grand Haven, MI
A Grand Haven Area Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1700 SOUTH GRIFFIN ST, Grand Haven, MI 49417
- Math 48% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 63% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Griffin Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Griffin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,146/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Haven), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,476
Median home value
$287,800
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49417; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Haven Cyber SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Grand Haven Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Ferry SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grand Haven Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $16,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Griffin Elementary School is listed in Grand Haven Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Griffin Elementary School
Griffin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grand Haven, MI, part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools, serving approximately 323 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #854 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Griffin Elementary School
What grades does Griffin Elementary School serve?
Griffin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Griffin Elementary School?
Griffin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Griffin Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Griffin Elementary School rank in MI?
Griffin Elementary School ranks #854 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Griffin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Griffin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Griffin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Griffin Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Griffin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Griffin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Griffin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Griffin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Griffin Elementary School?
39.9% of students at Griffin Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.3%
- Phone
- (616) 850-5500
- Area population (ZIP 49417)
- 33,277
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49417; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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