- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Payson, UT
Barnett School
Federal NCES profile for Barnett School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000689
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barnett School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Payson · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Barnett School has class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barnett School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Payson, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
Barnett School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+23.7%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 490063000689 · Payson, UT Other · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 25.4:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Barnett School grew from 413 students in 2022-23 to 511 in 2023-24 (+23.7%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Barnett School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebo Online Sc
Nebo Online School
7,791 students
- Maple Mountain 1,902
Maple Mountain High
1,902 students
- Springville Hi 1,665
Springville High
1,665 students
- Payson High 1,648
Payson High
1,648 students
- Spanish Fork H 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- This school 508
Barnett School
508 students
What this shows Barnett School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barnett School compares
Barnett School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 40% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Utah - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$8,911
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, Barnett School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barnett School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barnett School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other 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 (~508 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barnett School
How many students attend Barnett School?
Barnett School has 508 students enrolled. It is a public school in Payson, UT. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), up 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barnett School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barnett School is 25.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barnett School?
39.2% of students at Barnett School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barnett School?
The largest demographic group at Barnett School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Payson, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barnett School?
Barnett School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barnett School rank among schools in Payson?
By Resource Investment Index, Barnett School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Payson, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Payson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Barnett School, Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students), Maple Mountain High (1,902 students), and Springville High (1,665 students). See the Nebo District district page for the complete list.