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Griffin El

1130 S RAVENHILL RD, FORNEY, TX 75126

Ranked 3948 of 5501 in Texas

Top schools in Forney
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Griffin El

1130 S RAVENHILL RD, FORNEY, TX 75126

Ranked 3948 of 5501 in Texas

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About Griffin El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 30%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 30% in Math and 43% in Reading.
38
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
604
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 19.04%
Asian 4.47%
Hispanic 21.36%
Black 47.35%
Two+ Races 7.62%
Native Am. 0.17%
White
19.04%
Asian
4.47%
Hispanic
21.36%
Black
47.35%
Two+ Races
7.62%
Native Am.
0.17%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 604
46.03%
278 Female
53.97%
326 Male

Student Population

604 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

604 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Griffin El Contact Information

Address

1130 S RAVENHILL RD, FORNEY, TX 75126

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Phone

(469) 762-4295

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TOP 3948 IN STEM IN STATE

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: 7:50 AM – 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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

Griffin Elementary's spring 2025-26 Book Fair was highlighted on the school's official calendar as one of the campus's main community engagement events of the year. The school's esports program, coordinated by Alexis Burgan, continued the district's elementary esports expansion. Forney ISD's designation as a National Showcase District means Griffin now shares the same recognition as the district's top-performing schools. This is a testament to the school's ongoing commitment to academic excellence, which it strives to build upon each year.

FAQ

Q1. Does Griffin Elementary have a GATE program?

Ans. Griffin Elementary offers a Gifted and Talented program through Forney ISD. Talk to your child's classroom teacher to start the referral process. The evaluation window opens each fall, and it's worth starting the conversation early rather than waiting until you're up against the deadline.

Q2. What is the esports program at Griffin Elementary?

Ans. Griffin Elementary has an esports program coordinator, Alexis Burgan, as part of Forney ISD's elementary esports initiative. The district runs its esports program across all elementary campuses, and Griffin is one of the active participants each season. Contact the school at (469) 762-4295 for current enrollment details.

Q3. How does Griffin Elementary involve parents?

Ans. Griffin Elementary uses ParentSquare for school-wide communication and the Skyward portal for records and grades. The school's PTA organizes events and fundraising throughout the year. The campus also runs a Book Fair annually, which tends to be one of the more visible community events at the school level.

Q4. What after-school care is available at Griffin Elementary?

Ans. Griffin Elementary participates in Forney ISD's extended learning offerings.

Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Griffin Elementary students?

Ans. Griffin Elementary students continue to Rhodes Intermediate, then to Jackson Middle School, and ultimately to Forney High School.

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
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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
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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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