Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi

PARACHUTE, Colorado — 5 schools

1,198
Total Enrollment
5
Schools
$14,372
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi operates 5 public schools serving 1,198 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Colorado. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other, 1 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,262 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Garfield County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,372 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 46.2% local, 45.5% state, and 8.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $61,506 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 41/100, ranked #104 of 144 in Colorado against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 5 schools offering Advanced Placement (13 AP courses district-wide), a 278.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, . Demographically, the student body averages 48.3% White, 48.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Bea Underwood Elementary School accounts for 30.9% of all Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi school enrollment varies 7.8× across entities

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi school enrollment ranges from 50 students (lowest) to 390 students (highest), a spread of 340 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi student-counselor ratio is 279:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi is typically wider than the Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Where does the funding come from?

8.4%
Federal
45.5%
State
46.2%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
104 / 144
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Garfield County county, where this district is located.

$1,215
Studio/mo
$1,223
1 BR/mo
$1,605
2 BR/mo
$2,232
3 BR/mo
$2,391
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$61,506
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 5 schools in Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi.

White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 5
Schools with AP
13 AP courses total
278.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi

School Enrollment
Bea Underwood Elementary School
390
Grand Valley High School
293
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
265
Grand Valley Middle School
264
Bea Underwood Pre-School
50

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi?

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi has 5 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 high, 2 other, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 1,198 students.

How much does Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi spend per student?

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi spends $14,372 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #104 in Colorado.

What is the average teacher salary in Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi?

The average teacher salary in Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi is $61,506 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Garfield County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi?

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi students are 48.3% White, 48.0% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 5 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi?

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #104 out of 144 districts in Colorado. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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