Grand Valley Elementary School

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Grand Valley Elementary School ranks 978 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Grand Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Orwell, Ohio, serving 320 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. It is part of the Grand Valley Local School District, which is ranked 539 out of 839 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Grand Valley Elementary School has shown some academic success, with 3rd-grade math and ELA proficiency rates above the state average, its 4th-grade proficiency rates have been below average. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.4% in 2019-2020 to 26.9% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Austinburg Elementary School and Maplewood Elementary School. Additionally, the school's performance on state assessments varies across different student subgroups, with the school's ranking for white students and students with disabilities in the bottom 25% of Ohio elementary schools, while the ranking for low-socioeconomic status students has been in the top 10% in recent years.

Over the past several years, Grand Valley Elementary School's statewide ranking has declined from the top 25% of Ohio elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the bottom 40% in 2023-2024. This trend, along with the school's high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients (67.5%), suggests the need for the school and Grand Valley Local School District to closely examine their educational practices and implement strategies to improve student outcomes and address equity concerns.

Detail:

Public K-4

111 Grand Valley Ave West
Orwell, OH 44076-9420

(440) 805-4545

District: Grand Valley Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
978^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend Grand Valley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Grand Valley Middle School
High:	Grand Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 320

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.9%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Hispanic:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.5%

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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Valley Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Valley Elementary School 978^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Grand Valley Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Grand Valley Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Valley Local 539^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grand Valley Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2007	78.41	245^th	1609	84.8%
2008	73.50	418^th	1582	73.6%
2009	69.91	535^th	1610	66.8%
2010	71.03	532^nd	1662	68.0%
2011	65.88	746^th	1686	55.8%
2012	73.86	459^th	1709	73.1%
2013	72.90	507^th	1701	70.2%
2014	66.93	729^th	1687	56.8%
2015	73.02	491^st	1684	70.8%
2016	78.37	356^th	1678	78.8%
2017	74.63	446^th	1651	73.0%
2018	74.16	469^th	1636	71.3%
2019	69.34	605^th	1676	63.9%
2021	62.65	713^th	1610	55.7%
2022	72.88	495^th	1588	68.8%
2023	71.25	531^st	1596	66.7%
2024	44.94	978^th	1577	38.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.16	732^nd	900	18.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	74.45	311^th	1465	78.8%
2019	70.71	386^th	1465	73.7%
2021	62.47	527^th	1404	62.5%
2022	66.18	468^th	1419	67.0%
2023	87.42	92^nd	1447	93.6%
2024	55.11	721^st	1484	51.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	61.25	728^th	1518	52.0%
2019	61.10	722^nd	1502	51.9%
2021	62.67	610^th	1467	58.4%
2022	70.03	487^th	1488	67.3%
2023	68.36	536^th	1483	63.9%
2024	38.73	985^th	1466	32.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	92.00	40^th	1021	96.1%
2019	67.68	218^th	956	77.2%
2021	41.89	411^th	765	46.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.03	412^th	759	45.7%
2021	61.84	80^th	219	63.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	80.52	257^th	1536	83.3%
2019	73.33	449^th	1535	70.7%
2021	54.59	756^th	1499	49.6%
2022	66.39	597^th	1518	60.7%
2023	73.04	453^rd	1498	69.8%
2024	46.97	896^th	1485	39.7%

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Rank History for White students at Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	66.11	465^th	1309	64.5%
2019	63.24	541^st	1271	57.4%
2021	46.03	751^st	1249	39.9%
2022	64.56	476^th	1242	61.7%
2023	59.86	551^st	1215	54.7%
2024	21.28	1013^th	1190	14.9%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grand Valley Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	508	7	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	8	526
2007	504	6	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	10	523
2008	527	5	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	14	549
2009	529	7	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	12	553
2010	524	3	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	18	548
2011	514	6	0	2	3	0	17	0	542
2012	535	3	0	2	4	0	17	0	561
2013	495	4	0	6	1	0	16	0	522
2014	483	3	1	5	1	0	17	0	510
2015	433	2	1	9	1	0	16	0	462
2016	389	2	0	12	0	0	13	0	416
2017	365	1	0	10	0	0	9	0	385
2018	376	4	0	11	0	0	9	0	400
2019	366	3	0	8	0	0	9	0	386
2020	356	2	0	4	0	0	5	0	367
2021	407	2	0	5	0	0	6	0	420
2022	314	0	0	4	0	0	8	0	326
2023	310	0	0	3	0	0	7	0	320

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Grand Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	526	28.9	18.2	0
2007	523	29.0	18.0	0
2008	549	31.0	17.7	n/a
2009	553	28.0	19.8	0
2010	548	28.0	19.5	59.1
2011	542	25.0	21.6	0
2012	561	26.0	21.5	0
2013	522	26.0	20.0	0
2014	510	25.0	20.4	55.1
2015	462	n/a	n/a	57.6
2016	416	23.0	18.0	63.9
2017	385	23.0	16.7	68.3
2018	400	21.0	19.0	73.3
2019	386	21.0	18.3	72.3
2020	367	20.0	18.3	73.8
2021	420	22.0	19.0	n/a
2022	326	19.0	17.1	n/a
2023	320	19.1	16.7	67.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Grand Valley Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	526	28.9	18.2	0
2007	523	29.0	18.0	0
2008	549	31.0	17.7	n/a
2009	553	28.0	19.8	0
2010	548	28.0	19.5	59.1
2011	542	25.0	21.6	0
2012	561	26.0	21.5	0
2013	522	26.0	20.0	0
2014	510	25.0	20.4	55.1
2015	462	n/a	n/a	57.6
2016	416	23.0	18.0	63.9
2017	385	23.0	16.7	68.3
2018	400	21.0	19.0	73.3
2019	386	21.0	18.3	72.3
2020	367	20.0	18.3	73.8
2021	420	22.0	19.0	n/a
2022	326	19.0	17.1	n/a
2023	320	19.1	16.7	67.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Valley Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,039
2022	$11,750
2023	$12,108

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Valley Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 605^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 531^st of 1596 Elementary schools	2.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Valley Elementary School)	84.7	83.1	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grand Valley Local)	84.7	83.1	1.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Valley Elementary School)	68.5	69.5	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grand Valley Local)	68.5	69.5	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Valley Elementary School)	92.8	74.5	18.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grand Valley Local)	92.8	74.5	18.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Valley Elementary School)	65.1	64.7	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Valley Local)	65.1	64.7	0.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	386	320	17.1%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	3	62.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	366	310	15.3%
Two or More Races	9	7	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.3%	67.5%	4.8%

Schools Near Grand Valley Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Grand Valley Elementary School	Public	K-4	111 Grand Valley Ave West	Orwell	44076	Ashtabula County	Grand Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 805-4545	320	19	16.7	67.5%	310 (96.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	44.9	978^th of 1577 public elementary schools	38.0%		71.2	531^st of 1596 public elementary schools	66.7%	447		63.4	53.4			64.8	50.0			$12,108
Mesopotamia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4466 Kinsman Road	Mesopotamia	44439	Trumbull County	Bloomfield-Mespo Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 693-4125	112	10	11.2	70.5%	103 (92.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.1%)	35.1	1086^th of 1577 public elementary schools	31.1%		39.1	1059^th of 1596 public elementary schools	33.6%	27	81.8	21.1	25.0	63.6		52.6	30.0	63.6		$22,025
Rock Creek Elementary School	Public	K-6	3134 N Main St	Rock Creek	44084	Ashtabula County	Jefferson Area Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 563-3820	311	14	23.0	35.0%	290 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	61.3	731^st of 1577 public elementary schools	53.6%		64.3	684^th of 1596 public elementary schools	57.1%	47	73.5	55.3	71.1	42.4	46.2	68.1	84.4	79.4	59.0	$8,876
Bristol Elementary School	Public	K-6	1845 State Route 88	Bristolville	44402	Trumbull County	Bristol Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(330) 889-2700	229	17	13.4	46.3%	223 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	81.9	268^th of 1577 public elementary schools	83.0%		77.2	389^th of 1596 public elementary schools	75.6%	121	82.1	84.2	92.9	85.7	66.7	82.1	85.7	82.1	60.0	$10,649
A J Jordak Elementary School	Public	K-4	16000 E High St # 188	Middlefield	44062	Geauga County	Cardinal Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(440) 632-0261	282	19	14.8	37.9%	259 (91.8%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	59.2	770^th of 1577 public elementary schools	51.2%		60.9	751^st of 1596 public elementary schools	52.9%	19		82.6	56.5			69.6	60.0			$14,953
Jefferson Elementary	Public	K-6	204 W Mulberry St	Jefferson	44047	Ashtabula County	Jefferson Area Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 576-9180	637	34	19.0	37.5%	587 (92.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	58.6	782^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	50.4%		59.4	780^th of 1596 public elementary schools	51.1%	2	55.1	63.7	70.4	43.9	48.8	75.8	67.3	69.4	67.5	$8,131
Cork Elementary School	Public	K-5	341 State Route 534 S	Geneva	44041	Ashtabula County	Geneva Area City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 466-4831	294	12	24.0	48.0%	284 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	62.6	703^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	55.4%		58.3	810^th of 1596 public elementary schools	49.2%	107	66.1	59.0	68.2	71.2		62.5	72.7	77.6		$10,046
Berkshire Elementary	Public	K-4	14155 Claridon Troy Rd	Burton	44021	Geauga County	Berkshire Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 298-3314	524	26	20.2		490 (93.5%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	59.1	775^th of 1577 public elementary schools	50.9%		59.4	781^st of 1596 public elementary schools	51.1%	6		64.4	69.4			65.3	67.0			$12,522
Maplewood Elementary School	Public	K-6	4174 Greenville Rd	Cortland	44410	Trumbull County	Maplewood Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(330) 924-2431	335	22	15.2	32.5%	323 (96.4%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	84.5	203^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	87.1%		82.1	278^th of 1596 public elementary schools	82.6%	75	91.1	87.5	97.8	77.8	71.1	81.3	88.9	84.4	64.4	$11,814
Pymatuning Valley Primary Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5571 State Route 6	Andover	44003	Ashtabula County	Pymatuning Valley Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(440) 293-6206	431	17	25.3		394 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)	73.4	472^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	70.1%		70.3	560^th of 1596 public elementary schools	64.9%	88		77.3	85.7			71.1	71.4			$11,579

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Valley Elementary School

What district is Grand Valley Elementary School in?

Grand Valley Local

Is Grand Valley Elementary School a good school?

Grand Valley Elementary School ranks 978^th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Grand Valley Elementary School?

Students at Grand Valley Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Grand Valley Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 320 students attended Grand Valley Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Grand Valley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Grand Valley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Grand Valley Middle School
High : Grand Valley High School

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