Serving 494 students in grades 3-5, James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#343 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
6%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
4%
8%
White
67%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School's ranking?
James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School is ranked #343 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School?
494 students attend James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School?
James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School offer ?
James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School part of?
James Griffith Intermediate Elementary School is part of Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District.
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