Enrollment
264
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 16.6:1 Colorado avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 38.5% Colorado avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grand Valley Middle School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grand Valley Middle School
Grand Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Parachute, Colorado, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.7% lands close to the Colorado typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Colorado schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,922 scored Colorado schools.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The surrounding Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi spends $12,462 per pupil, 23% below the Colorado average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 128 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 264 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi also operates Bea Underwood Elementary School (390 students) and Grand Valley High School (293 students) alongside Grand Valley Middle 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 Middle School compares
Grand Valley Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,462
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $16,273
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the County of Garfi, which includes Grand Valley Middle School.
$12,462
Per student
-23%
vs Colorado
Avg $16,273
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.2%
State 45.5%
Federal 8.4%
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 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
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Colorado, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is Grand Valley Middle School a good school?
Grand Valley Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. 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 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.
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