Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Grove Elementary School serves the southeast part of Anderson, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 17.1 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 4.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Grove Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
485 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Valley Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Grove Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1426 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
49%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Grove Elementary School is ranked #1426 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Valley Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Elementary School, East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Valley Grove Elementary School?
485 students attend Valley Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Valley Grove Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Grove Elementary School?
Valley Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley Grove Elementary School offer ?
Valley Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Grove Elementary School part of?
Valley Grove Elementary School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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