- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orwell, OH
Grand Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390458605126
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Valley Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Orwell · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Orwell, OH.
School address
District: Grand Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390458605126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Grand Valley Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 390458605126 · Orwell, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
369 enr · 19.4:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Valley High School (273 students)
Grand Valley Elementary School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Grand Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grand Valley Elementary School
369 students
- Grand Valley H
Grand Valley High School
273 students
- Grand Valley M
Grand Valley Middle School
172 students
What this shows Grand Valley Elementary School reports 369 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Valley Elementary School compares
Grand Valley Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 75% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 369 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
369
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Ohio - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,552
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Grand Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grand Valley Local reports $15,552 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 7.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Orwell
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~369 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Grand Valley Elementary School?
Grand Valley Elementary School has 369 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orwell, OH. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Valley Elementary School?
55.3% of students at Grand Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Valley Elementary School is White at 97.8% of enrollment, in Orwell, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Valley Elementary School?
Grand Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Valley Elementary School rank among public schools in Orwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Orwell, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grand Valley Local?
Besides Grand Valley Elementary School, Grand Valley Local also operates Grand Valley High School (273 students) and Grand Valley Middle School (172 students). See the Grand Valley Local district page for the complete list.