Enrollment
435
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 490002301570 Charter school
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary — Sandy, UT
Federal NCES profile for Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 37
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Beehive Science & Technology Academy · Utah
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 23.1:1 Utah avg
-32% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary reports 435 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 17.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the Utah state mean of 23.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 20.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 27% below the Utah average and 61% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Beehive Science & Technology Academy spends $55,157 per pupil district-wide, above the Utah average of $12,354 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 12.0% from local sources (property taxes), 79.9% from the state, and 8.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Utah state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 32% | 23.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 27% | 28.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.8:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 11% in Utah — lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$55,157
per pupil, district-wide
— above Utah avg of $12,354
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 435 Top 35% in Utah — larger than 65% of 1,068 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Students per teacher 15.8:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 20.4% -27% vs state
NCES ID 490002301570
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beehive Science & Technology Academy, which includes Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary.
$55,157
Per student
+346%
vs Utah
Avg $12,354
+183%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
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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 a 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 15.8:1, which is 32% lower than the Utah average of 23.1:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SANDY, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.