Serving 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Grove Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 453 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Grove Elementary School's student population of 453 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
453 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Valley Grove Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Grove Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1418 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
15%
Black
22%
13%
White
52%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Valley Grove Elementary School is ranked #1418 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Valley Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Elementary School, East Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Valley Grove Elementary School?
453 students attend Valley Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Valley Grove Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Grove Elementary School?
Valley Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Valley Grove Elementary School offer ?
Valley Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Grove Elementary School part of?
Valley Grove Elementary School is part of Anderson Community School Corp School District.
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