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Valley Grove Elementary School

2160 S 300 E, Anderson, IN 46017Anderson Community School Corp →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
372
Students
Total enrolled
$16,906
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 17% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 372 students in grades KG–04 in Anderson, Indiana.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,906 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Valley Grove Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Anderson, Indiana, serving grades KG–04 with 372 students. The district invests $16,906 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Valley Grove Elementary School

372
Total Students
12.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
86%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution203 male · 169 female
55%
45%
Male 55%Female 45%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility86%
National avg 52% · 320 students
Student Composition
53%
10%
19%
17%
White53%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black19%
Multiracial17%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180015000044

Academic Outcomes at Valley Grove Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 49th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46017

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,906Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,906
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,439
Student Support$3,212
Administration$2,029
Operations$2,536
Other$1,691
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,906 spent per student, an estimated $7,489 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
24%
State government
58.4%
Local (property tax)
23.8%
Federal programs
17.8%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,906/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 86% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Eastside Elementary SchoolTenth Street Elementary SchoolErskine Elementary SchoolAnderson Elementary School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Anderson Intermediate SchoolHighland Middle SchoolCOMPASS Alternative School
↓
High School
Anderson High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyMadison County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAnderson Community School Corp →
Phone: (765)378-3393
NCES ID: 180015000044
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Anderson seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Anderson Community School Corp
High
Anderson High School
1,790 students · 09–12
● 37 opp76% FRL
Mid
Anderson Intermediate School
943 students · 05–06
● 39 opp83% FRL
Mid
Highland Middle School
914 students · 07–08
● 39 opp81% FRL
Elem
Eastside Elementary School
511 students · KG–04
● 39 opp77% FRL
Elem
Tenth Street Elementary School
462 students · KG–04
● 39 opp89% FRL
Elem
Erskine Elementary School
406 students · KG–04
● 37 opp82% FRL
Elem
Anderson Elementary School
378 students · KG–04
● 38 opp92% FRL
Other
Southview Preschool Center
205 students · PK–PK
● 37 opp70% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2160 S 300 E, Anderson, IN 46017
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.