Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi

0460 Stone Quarry Road
Parachute, CO 81635-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Colorado for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,225 students in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
Public Schools in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Colorado public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,939 Schools
# Students
1,225 Students
880,585 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
53,204 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 178 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CO)
#151 out of 180 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
33%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
23%
47%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
81%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and public school graduation rate of CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.61
# American Indian Students
6 Students
5,720 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
28,116 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
496 Students
305,656 Students
% Hispanic Students
40%
35%
# Black Students
7 Students
40,168 Students
% Black Students
1%
4%
# White Students
670 Students
455,319 Students
% White Students
55%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,567 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
43,153 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
98
30,884
# Students in K Grade:
90
61,531
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
59,964
# Students in 2nd Grade:
108
61,530
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
61,294
# Students in 4th Grade:
77
62,059
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
63,301
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
64,472
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
66,826
# Students in 8th Grade:
103
68,888
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
71,759
# Students in 10th Grade:
73
69,031
# Students in 11th Grade:
81
67,423
# Students in 12th Grade:
69
71,623
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,074 is higher than the state median of $15,247. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,426 MM
This chart display total revenue of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$18 MM
$13,702 MM
This chart display total spending of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$20,074
$15,247
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,447
$15,560
This chart display average spending per public school student in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Grades: 2-5
| 355 students
Rank: n/an/a
741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5700
Grades: PK
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Grades: PK-1
| 223 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi?
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi manages 5 public schools serving 1,225 students.
What is the rank of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi?
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi is ranked #153 out of 178 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi?
55% of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi?
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 17:1.
What is Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is less than the state median of $15,560. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,225 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 85-89% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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