Box Elder District

Brigham City, Utah — 22 schools

12,649
Total Enrollment
22
Schools
$11,680
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Box Elder District operates 22 public schools serving 12,649 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 9 other, 9 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 12,554 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Box Elder County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,680 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 36.1% local, 52.1% state, and 11.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $57,453 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 51/100, ranked #66 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 22 schools offering Advanced Placement (19 AP courses district-wide), a 454.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 37.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 86.0% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Box Elder District school enrollment varies 1641× across entities

Box Elder District school enrollment ranges from 1 students (lowest) to 1,641 students (highest), a spread of 1,640 students. That ratio is among the widest observed and reflects extreme enrollment heterogeneity — the district operates both small specialty programs and large comprehensive campuses inside a single budgeting unit. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Box Elder District student-counselor ratio is 454:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Box Elder District chronic absenteeism rate is 37.7% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.8%
Federal
52.1%
State
36.1%
Local

Funding Equity

51
Equity Score
66 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Box Elder County county, where this district is located.

$771
Studio/mo
$983
1 BR/mo
$1,118
2 BR/mo
$1,555
3 BR/mo
$1,875
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,453
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 22 schools in Box Elder District.

White 86.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Multiracial 1.7%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 22
Schools with AP
19 AP courses total
454.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
37.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Box Elder District

School Enrollment
Box Elder High
1,641
Bear River High
1,194
Box Elder Middle
1,124
Young Intermediate
1,003
Golden Spike Elementary
924
Harris Intermediate
862
Bear River Middle
841
North Park School
661
Garland School
658
Mckinley School
586
Fielding School
574
Lake View School
573
Three Mile Creek School
531
Discovery School
448
Century School
440
Willard School
267
Sunrise High School
161
Snowville School
28
Park Valley Elementary
19
Park Valley Secondary
10
Grouse Creek Elementary
8
Grouse Creek Secondary
1

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Box Elder District?

Box Elder District has 22 schools, including 2 high, 9 other, 2 middle, 9 elementary. Total enrollment is 12,649 students.

How much does Box Elder District spend per student?

Box Elder District spends $11,680 per student. The district has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #66 in Utah.

What is the average teacher salary in Box Elder District?

The average teacher salary in Box Elder District is $57,453 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Box Elder District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Box Elder County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Box Elder District?

Box Elder District students are 86.0% White, 10.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% African American, averaged across 22 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Box Elder District?

Box Elder District has an equity score of 51/100, ranking #66 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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