Enrollment
556
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, UT
Alta View School
Federal NCES profile for Alta View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200286
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alta View School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #12 of 18
- elementary schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alta View School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alta View School ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alta View School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alta View School
Alta View School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 556 students.
At 21.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 19.6% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 556 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 387 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Alta View School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Alta View School compares
Alta View School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 30% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Utah - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.2, Alta View School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Alta View School.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Alta View School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alta View School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~556 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alta View School
How many students attend Alta View School?
Alta View School has 556 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alta View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alta View School is 21.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alta View School?
19.6% of students at Alta View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alta View School?
The largest demographic group at Alta View School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alta View School?
Alta View School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alta View School rank among elementary schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Alta View School ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sandy on the city page.
Is Alta View School a good school?
Alta View School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Alta View School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.
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