- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parachute, CO
Grand Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grand Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 080438001368
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Valley Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Parachute · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Parachute, CO.
School address
NCES ID 080438001368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Grand Valley Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 080438001368 · Parachute, CO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 14.7:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Bea Underwood Elementary School (390 students)
Grand Valley Middle School held near 229 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Grand Valley Middle School 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
- Grand Valley C
Grand Valley Center for Family Learning
265 students
- This school
Grand Valley Middle School
264 students
- Bea Underwood 50
Bea Underwood Pre-School
50 students
What this shows Grand Valley Middle School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Valley Middle School compares
Grand Valley Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 11% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 6% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Colorado - lower ratio than 62% 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 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 99 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 45.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.5, Grand Valley Middle School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bea Underwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley Center for Family Learning | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bea Underwood Pre-School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Grand Valley Middle School'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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Valley Middle School
How many students attend Grand Valley Middle School?
Grand Valley Middle School has 264 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parachute, CO. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 11% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 6% 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 Middle School?
40.7% of students at Grand Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Valley Middle School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in Parachute, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Valley Middle School?
Grand Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Parachute?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, 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 Center for Family Learning (265 students). See the Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi district page for the complete list.