- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+21.3%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+47 students YoY 080438001909 · Parachute, CO Other · SMALL · TRAD
265 enr · 20.4:1 · 48.4% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Bea Underwood Elementary School (390 students)
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning grew from 221 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+21.3%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bea Underwood
Bea Underwood Elementary School
390 students
- Grand Valley H
Grand Valley High School
293 students
- This school
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
265 students
- Grand Valley M
Grand Valley Middle School
264 students
- Bea Underwood 50
Bea Underwood Pre-School
50 students
What this shows Grand Valley Center for Family Learning reports 265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Valley Center for Family Learning compares
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,045
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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
District finance for Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi reports $14,045 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~265 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 47.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.