- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Orwell, OH
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390458602366
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand Valley Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Orwell · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand Valley Middle School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Orwell, OH.
School address
District: Grand Valley Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390458602366 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Grand Valley Middle School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 390458602366 · Orwell, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 7.8:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand Valley Elementary School (369 students)
Grand Valley Middle School shrank from 276 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Grand Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grand Valley E
Grand Valley Elementary School
369 students
- Grand Valley H
Grand Valley High School
273 students
- This school
Grand Valley Middle School
172 students
What this shows Grand Valley Middle School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand Valley Middle School compares
Grand Valley Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.8:1 | ▼ 57% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 4% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 3% in Ohio - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Grand Valley Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Valley Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grand Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
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
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~172 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand Valley Middle School
How many students attend Grand Valley Middle School?
Grand Valley Middle School has 172 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Orwell, OH. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Valley Middle School is 7.8:1, which is 57% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 50% 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?
30.4% of students at Grand Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grand Valley Middle School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Orwell, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand Valley Middle School?
Grand Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grand Valley Middle School rank among public schools in Orwell?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand Valley Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, Grand Valley Local also operates Grand Valley Elementary School (369 students) and Grand Valley High School (273 students). See the Grand Valley Local district page for the complete list.