Mana Academy Charter School

WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah — 1 schools

295
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,195
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mana Academy Charter School operates 1 public schools serving 295 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 301 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Salt Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,195 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 0.7% local, 80.7% state, and 18.7% 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. The district's equity score — 52/100, ranked #65 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 301:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 18.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% White across the district's schools.

Mana Academy Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Mana Academy Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mana Academy Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

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

Mana Academy Charter School has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 98.6% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Mana Academy Charter School student-counselor ratio is 301:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Mana Academy Charter School is typically wider than the Mana Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Mana Academy Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 18.6% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Mana Academy Charter School is typically wider than the Mana Academy Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

18.7%
Federal
80.7%
State
0.7%
Local

Funding Equity

52
Equity Score
65 / 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 Salt Lake County county, where this district is located.

$1,259
Studio/mo
$1,456
1 BR/mo
$1,747
2 BR/mo
$2,333
3 BR/mo
$2,666
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Mana Academy Charter School.

White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Multiracial 5.0%
Other 61.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

301:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
18.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mana Academy Charter School

School Enrollment
Mana Academy Charter School
Charter
301

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mana Academy Charter School?

Mana Academy Charter School has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 295 students.

How much does Mana Academy Charter School spend per student?

Mana Academy Charter School spends $9,195 per student. The district has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #65 in Utah.

What is the average rent near Mana Academy Charter School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mana Academy Charter School?

Mana Academy Charter School students are 32.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mana Academy Charter School?

Mana Academy Charter School has an equity score of 52/100, ranking #65 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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