Enrollment
485
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anderson, IN
Valley Grove Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Grove Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180015000044
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Grove Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Anderson · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 82.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Valley Grove Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Grove Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Anderson, IN.
School address
District: Anderson Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180015000044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.5%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Valley Grove Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Valley Grove Elementary School
Valley Grove Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Anderson, Indiana, enrolling 485 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Indiana schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.5% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Indiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 485 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #158.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and African American (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Anderson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Eastside Elementary School (581 students): Valley Grove Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 17.1:1).
Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students) and Highland Middle School (916 students) alongside Valley Grove Elementary 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 Valley Grove Elementary School compares
Valley Grove Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.5% | ▲ 67% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 67% in Indiana - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
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
$14,345
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 49.1%
African American 23.3%
Two or More 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Valley Grove Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Anderson Community School Corp, which includes Valley Grove Elementary School.
$14,345
Per student
+19%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.8%
State 58.4%
Federal 17.8%
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 Valley Grove Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tenth Street Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Grove Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Anderson
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Eastside Elementary School
Standard public school
581 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Tenth Street Elementary School
Standard public school
529 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Anderson Elementary School
Standard public school
496 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Anderson Intermediate School
Standard public school
490 students 8.3:1 students per teacher
Erskine Elementary School
Standard public school
461 students 14:1 students per teacher
Edgewood Elementary School
Standard public school
455 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~485 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Valley Grove Elementary School
How many students attend Valley Grove Elementary School?
Valley Grove Elementary School has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anderson, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Grove Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Valley Grove Elementary School?
82.5% of students at Valley Grove Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Grove Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Grove Elementary School is White at 49.1% of enrollment, in Anderson, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Grove Elementary School?
Valley Grove Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Valley Grove Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Anderson?
By Resource Investment Index, Valley Grove Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Anderson, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Anderson on the city page.
Is Valley Grove Elementary School a good school?
Valley Grove Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana 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 Anderson Community School Corp?
Besides Valley Grove Elementary School, Anderson Community School Corp also operates Anderson High School (1,768 students), Highland Middle School (916 students), and Eastside Elementary School (581 students). See the Anderson Community School Corp district page for the complete list.
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