- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernal, UT
Ashley School
Federal NCES profile for Ashley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490108000580
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashley School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Vernal · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 51.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashley School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Vernal, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Ashley School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 490108000580 · Vernal, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 17.7:1 · 51.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Uintah High (1,843 students)
Ashley School held near 504 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Ashley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uintah High
Uintah High
1,843 students
- Vernal Middle
Vernal Middle
842 students
- Discovery Scho 656
Discovery School
656 students
- Uintah Middle 579
Uintah Middle School
579 students
- Maeser School 473
Maeser School
473 students
- This school 442
Ashley School
442 students
What this shows Ashley School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashley School compares
Ashley 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.3% | ▲ 83% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Utah - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
59.5%
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
$11,207
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Ashley School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Uintah District reports $11,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ashley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernal Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uintah Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ashley School
How many students attend Ashley School?
Ashley School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernal, UT. CCD year-over-year: 517 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashley School is 17.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 13% 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 Ashley School?
51.3% of students at Ashley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashley School?
The largest demographic group at Ashley School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Vernal, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashley School?
Ashley School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Ashley School rank among elementary schools in Vernal?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashley School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Vernal, 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 Vernal on the city page.
What other schools are in Uintah District?
Besides Ashley School, Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students), Vernal Middle (842 students), and Discovery School (656 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.