Enrollment
541
Oklahoma · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Edmond, OK
Grove Valley Es
Federal NCES profile for Grove Valley Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 400957002696
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grove Valley Es earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oklahoma schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Edmond · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Oklahoma
- 541
- students enrolled
Grove Valley Es has class sizes larger than 72% of Oklahoma schools. Computed live against every Oklahoma school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Valley Es ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Edmond, OK.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 16.1:1 Oklahoma avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grove Valley Es compares with Oklahoma and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grove Valley Es
Grove Valley Es is a mid-sized elementary school in Edmond, Oklahoma, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 541 puts it in the larger third of Oklahoma schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,778 scored Oklahoma schools.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 541 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Deer Creek spends $8,148 per pupil, 35% below the Oklahoma average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Edmond's elementary schools, it stands alongside 4th and 5th Grade Center (1,289 students): Grove Valley Es is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 20.8:1).
Deer Creek also operates Deer Creek Hs (2,290 students) and 4th and 5th Grade Center (1,289 students) alongside Grove Valley Es.
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 Grove Valley Es compares
Grove Valley Es on the metrics families compare, against Oklahoma and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oklahoma | Oklahoma avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 9% | 16.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 72% in Oklahoma - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$8,148
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oklahoma avg of $12,594
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 541 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 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 54.0%
Asian 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Largest group: White at 54.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Grove Valley Es is more mixed than the Oklahoma school average of 59.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Deer Creek, which includes Grove Valley Es.
$8,148
Per student
-35%
vs Oklahoma
Avg $12,594
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.7%
State 33.0%
Federal 8.2%
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 Grove Valley Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Creek Hs | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| 4th and 5th Grade Center | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Creek Ms | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Deer Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rose Union Es | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grove Valley Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,289
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,257
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Edmond
3 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 Oklahoma, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Grove Valley Es
How many students attend Grove Valley Es?
Grove Valley Es has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Edmond, OK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grove Valley Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Grove Valley Es is 17.5:1, which is 9% higher than the Oklahoma average of 16.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grove Valley Es?
The largest demographic group at Grove Valley Es is White at 54.0% of enrollment, in Edmond, OK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grove Valley Es?
Grove Valley Es has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grove Valley Es rank among elementary schools in Edmond?
By Resource Investment Index, Grove Valley Es ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Edmond, OK. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Edmond on the city page.
Is Grove Valley Es a good school?
Grove Valley Es earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Oklahoma 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 Deer Creek?
Besides Grove Valley Es, Deer Creek also operates Deer Creek Hs (2,290 students), 4th and 5th Grade Center (1,289 students), and Deer Creek Ms (1,257 students). See the Deer Creek district page for the complete list.
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