Griffin School

6530 33rd Ave Nw
Olympia, WA 98502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 577 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Griffin School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in WA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Griffin School's student population of 577 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
577 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Griffin School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Griffin School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#786 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
40%
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55%
53%
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60-64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
1%
9%
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Hispanic
10%
26%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
77%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Griffin School's ranking?
Griffin School is ranked #786 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Griffin School?
577 students attend Griffin School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Griffin School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffin School?
Griffin School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Griffin School offer ?
Griffin School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Griffin School part of?
Griffin School is part of Griffin School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 577 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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