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

0460 Stone Quarry Road
Parachute, CO 81635-0068
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfield 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 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,171 students in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfield. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfield 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Colorado public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CO)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
1,171 Students
867,675 Students
# Teachers
78 Teachers
52,832 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfield, 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%)
10%
33%
22%
45%
(20-21)
15-19%
29%
87%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.62
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
44%
36%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
52%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,000 is higher than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,113 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CO)
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,426 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$13,702 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,000
$15,473
Spending / Student
$15,113
$15,791

Best Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Gr: PK-1 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfield?
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfield manages 4 public schools serving 1,171 students.
What is the rank of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfield?
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfield 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 Garfield?
52% of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfield students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Garfield?
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfield 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 Garfield's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,113 is less than the state median of $15,791. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,171 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : 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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