Enrollment
442
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashley School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashley School
Ashley School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Vernal, Utah, enrolling 442 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 51.3% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 442 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 124 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 48/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students) and Vernal Middle (842 students) alongside Ashley 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 Ashley School compares
Ashley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,757
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uintah District, which includes Ashley School.
$10,757
Per student
+10%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 45.8%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ashley School a good school?
Ashley School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools. 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 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.
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