San Juan District

Blanding, Utah — 12 schools

3,017
Total Enrollment
12
Schools
$16,869
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

San Juan District operates 12 public schools serving 3,017 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 10 other, 1 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,897 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Juan County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,869 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 16.0% local, 52.6% state, and 31.4% 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 $74,370 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 76/100, ranked #9 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 275.8:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 47.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 31.6% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American across the district's schools.

Blanding School accounts for 17.6% of all San Juan District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means San Juan District-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

San Juan District school enrollment varies 73× across entities

San Juan District school enrollment ranges from 7 students (lowest) to 509 students (highest), a spread of 502 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

San Juan District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 97.3% 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

San Juan District student-counselor ratio is 276:1 — 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 San Juan District is typically wider than the San Juan District-aggregate figure suggests.

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

San Juan District chronic absenteeism rate is 47.2% — 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?

31.4%
Federal
52.6%
State
16.0%
Local

Funding Equity

76
Equity Score
9 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Juan County county, where this district is located.

$836
Studio/mo
$872
1 BR/mo
$1,144
2 BR/mo
$1,372
3 BR/mo
$1,626
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$74,370
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 12 schools in San Juan District.

White 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Multiracial 2.1%
Other 58.0%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

275.8:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
47.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in San Juan District

School Enrollment
Blanding School
509
San Juan High
425
Albert R. Lyman Middle
330
Whitehorse High
303
Montezuma Creek School
282
Monticello School
277
Tse'Bii'Nidzisgai School
255
Monticello High
211
Monument Valley High
192
Bluff School
82
Navajo Mountain High
24
La Sal School
7

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in San Juan District?

San Juan District has 12 schools, including 10 other, 1 middle, 1 high. Total enrollment is 3,017 students.

How much does San Juan District spend per student?

San Juan District spends $16,869 per student. The district has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #9 in Utah.

What is the average teacher salary in San Juan District?

The average teacher salary in San Juan District is $74,370 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near San Juan District?

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

What is the demographic composition of San Juan District?

San Juan District students are 31.6% White, 7.7% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 12 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for San Juan District?

San Juan District has an equity score of 76/100, ranking #9 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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