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

0460 Stone Quarry Road
Parachute, CO 81635-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
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1/
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 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,212 students in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, 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 10% (versus the Colorado public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Colorado public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,894 Schools
# Students
1,212 Students
864,096 Students
# Teachers
79 Teachers
52,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 176 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CO)
#165 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

10%
33%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

22%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(20-21)
15-19%
29%
87%
82.7%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
44.3%
33.6%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 1992–2010. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
48%
37%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
5%

Showing 2001–2014. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% White
49%
49%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,356 is higher than the state median of $18,225. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,942 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$15,748 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$22 MM
$16,147 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$22,356
$18,225

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$17,942
$18,686

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Gr: 2-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Gr: PK-1 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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 4 public schools serving 1,212 students.
What is the rank of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfi?
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfi is ranked #165 out of 176 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Theunty Of Garfi?
49% of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfi students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Theunty Of Garfi?
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfi has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What is Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfi's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,942 is less than the state median of $18,686. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,212 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in CO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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