Enrollment
369
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.3%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Valley Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Valley Elementary School
Grand Valley Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Orwell, Ohio, enrolling 369 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 55.3% of students qualify for free meals, 75% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 369 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 270 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Orwell's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grand Valley Middle School (172 students): Grand Valley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 7.8:1).
Grand Valley Local also operates Grand Valley High School (273 students) and Grand Valley Middle School (172 students) alongside Grand Valley Elementary School.
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 Elementary School compares
Grand Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,561
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Valley Local, which includes Grand Valley Elementary School.
$14,561
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 47.8%
Federal 16.9%
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 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
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~369 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Orwell on the city page.
Is Grand Valley Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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