Grand Valley Center for Family Learning

Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
100 EAST SECOND STREET
PARACHUTE, CO 81635
265 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 1st
School Overview
The Grand Valley Center for Family Learning, located in Parachute, Colorado, serves as a specialized educational facility within the Garfield County School District 16. The center is designed to support the educational needs of the local community by focusing on comprehensive student development, early childhood education, and fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes academic growth and family engagement.

By centralizing resources for families in the Parachute area, the center acts as a hub for both students and parents. Its mission emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between the school and the home, providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere. Through its programs, the facility aims to equip students with the foundational skills necessary for success in their future schooling while providing essential support services to help families navigate the educational landscape.
265
Total Students
16.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    145 (54.7%)
  • White
    114 (43.0%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
Phone: (970)285-5702
Website: http://[email protected]
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 135
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 77
Kindergarten 93
Grade 1 95
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Bea Underwood Elementary School
Grand Valley School District No. 16 in the county of Garfi
390 Students
0741 TAMARISK TRAIL
PARACHUTE, CO 81635 (1.7 miles away)
Elementary School 2nd - 5th