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
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,171 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.
九游体育s in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Colorado public school average of 32%), 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
District Rank
Grand Valley School District No. 16 In The County Of Garfi, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 179 school districts in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#162 out of 179 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
82%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
5,284 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
28,744 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
514 Students
310,740 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
36%
# Black Students
6 Students
39,859 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
611 Students
433,805 Students
% White Students
52%
50%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
2,891 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
31 Students
45,957 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
31,964
# Students in K Grade:
91
57,622
# Students in 1st Grade:
100
59,805
# Students in 2nd Grade:
92
62,964
# Students in 3rd Grade:
88
60,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
62,174
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
62,162
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
62,153
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
63,353
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
64,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
68,978
# Students in 10th Grade:
78
69,902
# Students in 11th Grade:
85
68,450
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
72,913
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
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.
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 Garfi 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grand Valley High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Cardinal Way
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5705
Grades: 9-12
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Valley Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0364 Siprelle Drive
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5707
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: #33.
Bea Underwood Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
0741 Tamarisk Trail
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5703
Grades: 2-5
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 East Second Street
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Parachute, CO 81635
(970) 285-5702
Grades: PK-1
| 268 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 4 public schools serving 1,171 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 #168 out of 179 school districts in Colorado (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Colorado school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfi?
52% of Grand Valley School District No. 16 In Theunty Of Garfi 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 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 $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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