North Sanpete District

Mt. Pleasant, Utah — 8 schools

2,752
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$11,645
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Sanpete District operates 8 public schools serving 2,752 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 2 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,706 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sanpete County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,645 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 26.5% local, 56.0% state, and 17.5% 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 $57,770 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 53/100, ranked #60 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 567.4:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 23.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.1% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian across the district's schools.

North Sanpete High accounts for 28.9% of all North Sanpete District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Sanpete District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

North Sanpete District school enrollment varies 7.6× across entities

North Sanpete District school enrollment ranges from 103 students (lowest) to 782 students (highest), a spread of 679 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. 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

North Sanpete District student-counselor ratio is 567:1 — 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

North Sanpete District chronic absenteeism rate is 23.1% — 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 North Sanpete District is typically wider than the North Sanpete District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.5%
Federal
56.0%
State
26.5%
Local

Funding Equity

53
Equity Score
60 / 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 Sanpete County county, where this district is located.

$863
Studio/mo
$900
1 BR/mo
$1,181
2 BR/mo
$1,441
3 BR/mo
$1,564
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,770
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 8 schools in North Sanpete District.

White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 1.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
567.4:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
23.1%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in North Sanpete District

School Enrollment
North Sanpete High
782
Mt. Pleasant School
559
Moroni School
363
North Sanpete Middle
355
Fairview School
235
Fountain Green School
167
Spring City School
142
Pleasant Creek High School
103

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Sanpete District?

North Sanpete District has 8 schools, including 1 high, 4 other, 1 middle, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,752 students.

How much does North Sanpete District spend per student?

North Sanpete District spends $11,645 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #60 in Utah.

What is the average teacher salary in North Sanpete District?

The average teacher salary in North Sanpete District is $57,770 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Sanpete District?

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

What is the demographic composition of North Sanpete District?

North Sanpete District students are 80.1% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Sanpete District?

North Sanpete District has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #60 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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