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Griffith Elem

1802 S Bluff, Wichita, KS, 67218

Ranked 185 of 293 in KANSAS

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Griffith Elem

1802 S Bluff, Wichita, KS, 67218

About Griffith Elem

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 17% in Reading.
32
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
424
Total Students
$48210
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 21.93%
Asian 3.77%
Hispanic 44.34%
Black 14.86%
Two+ Races 13.92%
Native Am. 0.94%
White
21.93%
Asian
3.77%
Hispanic
44.34%
Black
14.86%
Two+ Races
13.92%
Native Am.
0.94%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 424
43.16%
183 Female
56.84%
241 Male

Student Population

424 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

282 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Griffith Elem Contact Information

Address

1802 S Bluff, Wichita, KS, 67218

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Phone

(316) 973-8900

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Robotics & STEM
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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM - 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Griffith Elementary School received a $10,000 donation from the Wichita Public Schools Foundation on August 15, 2025. The contribution will support school needs and upcoming initiatives.

FAQ

Q1: What values do Griffith students have that guide their behavior?

Ans. Griffith encourages students to be kind, responsible, and respectful, which helps them develop good habits in the classroom and other areas.

Q2: How does Griffith make sure that students get to and from school safely?

Ans. The school makes sure students are safe by having supervised entry points, crossing support, and organized traffic flow.

Q3. How does Griffith keep families up-to-date?

Ans. Families get news through newsletters, school announcements, and messages from teachers that highlight events and important things to remember.

Q4. In what ways can Griffith parents get involved?

Ans. Parents can help out at school events, volunteer, and participate in activities that help kids learn and make friends.

Q5: What does Griffith do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. Students learn about teamwork, self-control, and how to solve problems with others in SEL classes. Counselors help students who need extra help.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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