Below Average
#1610 of 1,823 schools in IN
Valley Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Anderson Community School Corp · Anderson, IN
An Anderson Community School Corp elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2160 S 300 E, Anderson, IN 46017
- Math 28% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Grove Elementary School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Valley Grove Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,679/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,468
Median home value
$138,500
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
81.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenth Street Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Liberty Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Anderson Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 3.6 mi | 843 | Compare → |
| Eastside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 4.0 mi | 565 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anderson Community School Corp
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $15,276NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Grove Elementary School is listed in Anderson Community School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Grove Elementary School
Valley Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Anderson, IN, part of Anderson Community School Corp, serving approximately 453 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,610 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Grove Elementary School
What grades does Valley Grove Elementary School serve?
Valley Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Valley Grove Elementary School?
Valley Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 453 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Grove Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Grove Elementary School rank in IN?
Valley Grove Elementary School ranks #1,610 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Valley Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Valley Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Grove Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Valley Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Valley Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Valley Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Grove Elementary School?
73.5% of students at Valley Grove Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 453
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (765) 378-3393
- Area population (ZIP 46017)
- 5,421
- Area average commute
- 22.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46017; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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