Valley Grove Elementary School

Public K-4

 2160 S 300 E
       Anderson, IN  46017


(765) 378-3393

District: Anderson Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
862nd of 1,011 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,466 Help


Students who attend Valley Grove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Highland Middle School
High:    Anderson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
African American:
19.1%
Two or more races:
16.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86% Help


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Compare Details Valley Grove Elementary School ranks worse than 85.3% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Anderson Community School Corp District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Valley Grove Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), African American (19.1%), two or more races (16.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valley Grove Elementary School is 12.8. 3 elementary schools in the Anderson Community School Corp District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Valley Grove Elementary School employs 29 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Grove Elementary School is $14,466, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Anderson Community School Corp District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valley Grove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Anderson Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson Community School Corp 310th of 364 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Grove Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.81 631st 959 34.2%
2006 32.31 746th 961 22.4%
2007 39.38 701st 985 28.8%
2008 46.39 642nd 996 35.5%
2009 70.67 288th 1003 71.3%
2010 48.05 625th 1009 38.1%
2013 42.91 704th 1035 32.0%
2014 59.19 485th 1036 53.2%
2015 51.94 563rd 1040 45.9%
2016 50.70 604th 1046 42.3%
2017 56.46 511th 1033 50.5%
2018 42.97 671st 1027 34.7%
2019 30.15 771st 1031 25.2%
2021 12.58 879th 1016 13.5%
2022 15.20 867th 1020 15.0%
2023 14.63 867th 1016 14.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Valley Grove Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 325 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1989 315 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1990 291 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1991 314 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1992 318 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1993 283 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
1994 278 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 288
1995 513 12 3 3 0 n/a n/a 2 533
1996 513 12 3 3 0 n/a n/a 2 533
1997 507 12 6 4 0 n/a n/a 3 532
1998 588 26 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1999 592 35 11 2 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2000 599 42 7 5 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2001 583 48 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2002 647 65 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2003 647 65 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2004 651 65 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2005 555 34 2 19 4 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 549 58 5 21 2 n/a n/a 0 635
2007 528 43 9 13 0 n/a n/a 22 615
2008 570 47 7 21 0 n/a n/a 39 684
2009 555 52 10 19 0 n/a n/a 35 671
2010 437 70 8 24 0 n/a n/a 42 581
2011 429 73 3 39 0 0 44 0 588
2012 407 50 3 37 0 0 56 0 553
2013 466 94 3 57 0 0 50 0 670
2014 455 106 5 62 0 0 51 0 679
2015 426 95 3 50 0 0 81 0 655
2016 391 115 4 60 0 0 73 0 643
2017 376 108 3 64 1 0 61 0 613
2018 361 120 2 43 0 0 58 0 584
2019 356 120 1 46 0 0 67 0 590
2020 275 91 0 37 0 0 59 0 462
2021 241 76 0 38 0 0 46 0 401
2022 213 76 0 36 0 1 52 0 378
2023 199 71 1 38 0 1 62 0 372

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 Valley Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 17.2 19.3 13.6
1989 320 17.9 17.8 10.9
1990 298 17.9 16.6 8.7
1991 323 17.7 18.2 11.8
1992 325 16.2 20.0 16.9
1993 292 18.0 16.2 14
1994 288 17.3 16.6 17.7
1995 533 31.3 17.0 25.8
1996 533 31.3 17.0 25.8
1997 532 30.3 17.6 23.8
1998 623 33.2 18.8 33.1
1999 641 32.1 20.0 42.4
2000 653 35.1 18.6 42.4
2001 646 36.5 17.7 41.6
2002 729 33.7 21.6 49
2003 729 33.7 21.6 49
2004 729 35.5 20.5 49.9
2005 614 31.5 19.5 53.6
2006 635 29.7 21.4 49.9
2007 615 n/a n/a 50.3
2008 684 30.5 22.4 59.5
2009 671 30.4 22.1 59.3
2010 581 25.6 22.6 65.7
2011 588 29.5 19.8 76.2
2012 553 29.0 19.0 77.9
2013 670 37.0 18.1 79.6
2014 679 46.5 14.6 81.6
2015 655 40.0 16.3 83.5
2016 643 44.0 14.6 88.6
2017 613 49.6 12.3 89.4
2018 584 44.7 13.0 89.4
2019 590 46.5 12.6 77.6
2020 462 33.9 13.6 83.3
2021 401 26.0 15.3 77.3
2022 378 30.2 12.4 69.6
2023 372 29.0 12.8 86

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 Valley Grove Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 332 17.2 19.3 13.6
1989 320 17.9 17.8 10.9
1990 298 17.9 16.6 8.7
1991 323 17.7 18.2 11.8
1992 325 16.2 20.0 16.9
1993 292 18.0 16.2 14
1994 288 17.3 16.6 17.7
1995 533 31.3 17.0 25.8
1996 533 31.3 17.0 25.8
1997 532 30.3 17.6 23.8
1998 623 33.2 18.8 33.1
1999 641 32.1 20.0 42.4
2000 653 35.1 18.6 42.4
2001 646 36.5 17.7 41.6
2002 729 33.7 21.6 49
2003 729 33.7 21.6 49
2004 729 35.5 20.5 49.9
2005 614 31.5 19.5 53.6
2006 635 29.7 21.4 49.9
2007 615 n/a n/a 50.3
2008 684 30.5 22.4 59.5
2009 671 30.4 22.1 59.3
2010 581 25.6 22.6 65.7
2011 588 29.5 19.8 76.2
2012 553 29.0 19.0 77.9
2013 670 37.0 18.1 79.6
2014 679 46.5 14.6 81.6
2015 655 40.0 16.3 83.5
2016 643 44.0 14.6 88.6
2017 613 49.6 12.3 89.4
2018 584 44.7 13.0 89.4
2019 590 46.5 12.6 77.6
2020 462 33.9 13.6 83.3
2021 401 26.0 15.3 77.3
2022 378 30.2 12.4 69.6
2023 372 29.0 12.8 86

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Grove Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,207 (12.7%) $8,315 (87.3%) $9,522
2020 $1,360 (12.3%) $9,707 (87.7%) $11,067
2021 $1,826 (14.7%) $10,585 (85.3%) $12,411
2022 $2,960 (20.5%) $11,506 (79.5%) $14,466

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Grove 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 771st of 1031 Elementary schoolsRanks 867th of 1016 Elementary schools
 10.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley Grove Elementary School)259.5
 15.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Anderson Community School Corp)30.818
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)46.339.7
 6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Valley Grove Elementary School)60.625.7
 34.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Anderson Community School Corp)45.134.4
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Indiana)58.753.1
 5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Grove Elementary School)31.820.3
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson Community School Corp)2818.6
 9.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)45.840.3
 5.5%
4th Grade Math (Valley Grove Elementary School)52.322.8
 29.5%
   4th Grade Math (Anderson Community School Corp)36.321.5
 14.8%
   4th Grade Math (Indiana)5448.8
 5.2%
4th Grade Science (Valley Grove Elementary School)3319
 14%
   4th Grade Science (Anderson Community School Corp)30.616
 14.6%
   4th Grade Science (Indiana)46.337
 9.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students590372
 36.9%
African American12071
 40.8%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic4638
 17.4%
Pacific Islander01
White356199
 44.1%
Two or More Races6762
 7.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%86%
 8.4%


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Students at Valley Grove Elementary School are 53% White, 19% African American, 17% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic.

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

Middle : Highland Middle School
High : Anderson High School

Valley Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Indiana elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Valley Grove Elementary School.


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