South Sanpete District

Manti, Utah — 8 schools

3,310
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$11,421
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

South Sanpete District operates 8 public schools serving 3,310 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 other, 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 3,305 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 $11,421 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 23.7% local, 63.7% state, and 12.6% 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 $58,204 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 59/100, ranked #44 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 1075.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 26.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 75.0% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American across the district's schools.

Manti High accounts for 20.9% of all South Sanpete District student enrollment

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

South Sanpete District school enrollment varies 58× across entities

South Sanpete District school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 690 students (highest), a spread of 678 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

South Sanpete District student-counselor ratio is 1076:1 — 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

South Sanpete District chronic absenteeism rate is 26.3% — 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 South Sanpete District is typically wider than the South 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?

12.6%
Federal
63.7%
State
23.7%
Local

Funding Equity

59
Equity Score
44 / 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

$58,204
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 South Sanpete District.

White 75.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 1.3%
Multiracial 4.7%
Other 3.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1075.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in South Sanpete District

School Enrollment
Manti High
690
Gunnison Valley School
584
Ephraim School
535
Ephraim Middle
495
Manti School
408
Gunnison Valley High
319
Gunnison Valley Middle
262
South Sanpete Education Support Center
12

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in South Sanpete District?

South Sanpete District has 8 schools, including 2 high, 4 other, 2 middle. Total enrollment is 3,310 students.

How much does South Sanpete District spend per student?

South Sanpete District spends $11,421 per student. The district has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #44 in Utah.

What is the average teacher salary in South Sanpete District?

The average teacher salary in South Sanpete District is $58,204 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near South 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 South Sanpete District?

South Sanpete District students are 75.0% White, 15.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.3% African American, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for South Sanpete District?

South Sanpete District has an equity score of 59/100, ranking #44 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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