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Griffin El

7800 S FRY RD, KATY, TX, 77494

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 119 of 5501 in Texas

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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

7800 S FRY RD, KATY, TX, 77494

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 119 of 5501 in Texas

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About Griffin El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 83%
Reading 89%
State average proficiency is 83% in Math and 89% in Reading.
59
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
778
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 41.65%
Asian 29.31%
Hispanic 18.25%
Black 3.86%
Two+ Races 6.3%
Native Am. 0.51%
White
41.65%
Asian
29.31%
Hispanic
18.25%
Black
3.86%
Two+ Races
6.3%
Native Am.
0.51%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 778
47.3%
368 Female
52.7%
410 Male

Student Population

778 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

778 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Griffin El Contact Information

Address

7800 S FRY RD, KATY, TX, 77494

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Phone

(281) 237-8706

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TOP 119 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Griffin El

2.5X
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
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

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: 7:30 AM-3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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

Michael L. Griffin Elementary School in Katy was represented at Katy ISD's 2025 annual Brick Unveiling Ceremony at Katy Heritage Park, where the district honored its 2024–25 Campus Teachers of the Year with permanent commemorative bricks. Griffin holds the #39 Texas ranking with 83% math and 89% reading proficiency — placing it in the top 1% of Texas elementary schools. For a campus earning a Niche A+ rating and a Best Elementary Schools badge, the teacher recognition ceremony reflects the district's commitment to honoring instructional excellence at its highest-performing campuses.

FAQ

Q1. Does Griffin Elementary offer a Gifted and Talented program?

Ans. Yes. Griffin Elementary offers a GT program for eligible students.

Q2. What makes Griffin Elementary a strong academic school?

Ans. Griffin Elementary is known for high academic performance and experienced teachers.

Q3. What junior high school do Griffin Elementary students attend?

Ans. Students from Griffin Elementary typically move to a Katy ISD junior high based on their area.

Q4. Does Griffin Elementary offer special education support?

Ans. Yes. Griffin Elementary provides special education services for students with diverse learning needs.

Q5. How does Griffin Elementary support student success?

Ans. Griffin Elementary offers structured learning, experienced staff, and strong academic programs.

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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