Enrollment
489
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearns, UT
Beehive School
Federal NCES profile for Beehive School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000853
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beehive School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 7
- schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Beehive School has class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beehive School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beehive School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beehive School
Beehive School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kearns, Utah, enrolling 489 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Utah schools and 35% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 489 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.
Against 168 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Beehive 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 Beehive School compares
Beehive 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 56% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 489 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
489
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Utah - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.6%
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
$10,325
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.3%
White 31.5%
African American 5.1%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Beehive School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Beehive School.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 Beehive School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beehive School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other 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 (~489 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beehive School
How many students attend Beehive School?
Beehive School has 489 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearns, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beehive School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beehive School is 28.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beehive School?
43.7% of students at Beehive School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beehive School?
The largest demographic group at Beehive School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.3% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beehive School?
Beehive 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 Beehive School rank among schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, Beehive School ranks #2 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearns on the city page.
Is Beehive School a good school?
Beehive School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Granite District?
Besides Beehive School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.
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