Serving 625 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Kathryn Griffis Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kathryn Griffis Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kathryn Griffis Elementary School's student population of 625 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Kathryn Griffis Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kathryn Griffis Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#854 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
62%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathryn Griffis Elementary School's ranking?
Kathryn Griffis Elementary School is ranked #854 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kathryn Griffis Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn Griffis Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frances And Jeannette Lee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kathryn Griffis Elementary School?
625 students attend Kathryn Griffis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Kathryn Griffis Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathryn Griffis Elementary School?
Kathryn Griffis Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kathryn Griffis Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn Griffis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Kathryn Griffis Elementary School part of?
Kathryn Griffis Elementary School is part of Caddo Mills Independent School District.
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