- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+42 students YoY
Beehive School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+9.7%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+42 students YoY 490036000853 · Kearns, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
489 enr · 28.8:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Beehive School grew from 435 students in 2022-23 to 477 in 2023-24 (+9.7%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Beehive School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 489
Beehive School
489 students
What this shows Beehive School reports 489 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beehive School compares
Beehive 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,000
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~489 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), up 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.