Enrollment
265
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parachute, CO
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
Federal NCES profile for Grand Valley Center for Family Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080438001909
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Parachute · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Parachute, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080438001909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Valley Center for Family Learning compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Parachute, Colorado, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Colorado schools and 23% above the 16.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,922 Colorado schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Colorado schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (43%) (diversity index 52/100).
The surrounding Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi spends $12,462 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi also operates Bea Underwood Elementary School (390 students) and Grand Valley High School (293 students) alongside Grand Valley Center for Family Learning.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Grand Valley Center for Family Learning compares
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning on the metrics families compare, against Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▲ 23% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 26% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Colorado average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
White 43.0%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi, which includes Grand Valley Center for Family Learning.
$12,462
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.2%
State 45.5%
Federal 8.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Grand Valley Center for Family Learning Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bea Underwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bea Underwood Pre-School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Valley Center for Family Learning's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
How many students attend Grand Valley Center for Family Learning?
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning has 265 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parachute, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley Center for Family Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley Center for Family Learning is 20.4:1, which is 23% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Valley Center for Family Learning?
48.4% of students at Grand Valley Center for Family Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Valley Center for Family Learning?
The largest demographic group at Grand Valley Center for Family Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment, in Parachute, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Valley Center for Family Learning?
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Grand Valley Center for Family Learning rank among public schools in Parachute?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley Center for Family Learning ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Parachute, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Parachute on the city page.
Is Grand Valley Center for Family Learning a good school?
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi?
Besides Grand Valley Center for Family Learning, Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi also operates Bea Underwood Elementary School (390 students), Grand Valley High School (293 students), and Grand Valley Middle School (264 students). See the Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi district page for the complete list.
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