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#2349 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 28% in state

Griffin EL

Elementary School · Forney ISD · Forney, TX

A Forney ISD elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1130 S RAVENHILL RD, Forney, TX 75126

  • Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 49% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+6.99 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2024
TrendImproving
Academics5.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,032
Chronic Absenteeism21%

Students at Griffin EL score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency47%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 14 points since 2022, reaching 48% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)

Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Griffin EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated808/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Forney), 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

$104,001

Median home value

$337,200

Median rent

$1,930/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

82.1%

Poverty rate

7.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75126; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crosby ELEnrollment path unverified3.5K–41.1 mi480Compare →
Criswell ELEnrollment path unverified5.8K–41.8 mi891Compare →
Blackburn ELEnrollment path unverified7.0K–42.1 mi580Compare →
Henderson ELEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–43.2 mi563Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Forney ISD

Schools in district
21
Rank in district
#3 of 17
District spending per student
$10,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Griffin EL is listed in FORNEY ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Griffin EL

Griffin EL is a public elementary school in Forney, TX, part of Forney ISD, serving approximately 604 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,349 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Griffin EL

What grades does Griffin EL serve?

Griffin EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Griffin EL?

Griffin EL has an enrollment of approximately 604 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Griffin EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Griffin EL is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Griffin EL rank in TX?

Griffin EL ranks #2,349 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Griffin EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Griffin EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Griffin EL has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).

Is Griffin EL a charter school?

No, Griffin EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Griffin EL a Title I school?

No, Griffin EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Griffin EL?

39.1% of students at Griffin EL 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
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
604
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Kaufman County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.0%
Area population (ZIP 75126)
77,116
Area average commute
36.9 min
Area median age
31.8
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 75126; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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