- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parachute, CO
Grand Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 080438000631
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Valley High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Parachute · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Valley High School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Parachute, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080438000631 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Grand Valley High School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 080438000631 · Parachute, CO High · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bea Underwood Elementary School (390 students)
Grand Valley High School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grand Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bea Underwood
Bea Underwood Elementary School
390 students
- This school
Grand Valley High School
293 students
- Grand Valley C
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 High School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Valley High School compares
Grand Valley High School is a shrinking 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 4% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 49.8%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Grand Valley High School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
Gifted & talented Yes
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bea Underwood Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley Center for Family Learning | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bea Underwood Pre-School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide high 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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Valley High School
How many students attend Grand Valley High School?
Grand Valley High School has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parachute, CO. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley High School is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand Valley High School?
36.9% of students at Grand Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Valley High School is White at 49.8% of enrollment, in Parachute, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Valley High School?
Grand Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Valley High School rank among public schools in Parachute?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley High School ranks #2 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 High School, Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi also operates Bea Underwood Elementary School (390 students), Grand Valley Center for Family Learning (265 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.