Enrollment
435
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, UT
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490002301570Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #18 of 18
- elementary schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 85% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary ranks #18 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
District: Beehive Science & Technology Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490002301570 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 435 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.4% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 435 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #284, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Asian (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Its district, Beehive Science & Technology Academy, also runs Beehive Science & Technology Academy (424 students).
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 Science & Technology Academy Elementary compares
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 27% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Utah - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,201
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.
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 56.6%
Asian 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beehive Science & Technology Academy, which includes Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary.
$11,201
Per student
+14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.0%
State 79.9%
Federal 8.1%
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 Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Science & Technology Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~435 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary
How many students attend Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary is 25.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary?
20.4% of students at Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary ranks #18 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, 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 Sandy on the city page.
Is Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary a good school?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 Beehive Science & Technology Academy?
Besides Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary, Beehive Science & Technology Academy also operates Beehive Science & Technology Academy (424 students). See the Beehive Science & Technology Academy district page for the complete list.
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