- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, UT
Altara School
Federal NCES profile for Altara School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200718
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altara School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #8 of 18
- elementary schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Altara School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Altara School ranks #8 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Altara School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 490014200718 · Sandy, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 20.7:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Altara School held near 563 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Altara School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 560
Altara School
560 students
What this shows Altara School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altara School compares
Altara School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 44% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.0%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Altara School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altara School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altara School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~560 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Altara School
How many students attend Altara School?
Altara School has 560 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 538 (2022-23) → 563 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altara School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altara School is 20.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Altara School?
15.8% of students at Altara School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altara School?
The largest demographic group at Altara School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altara School?
Altara School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Altara School rank among elementary schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Altara School ranks #8 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.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Altara 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.