Enrollment
424
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandy, UT
Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Federal NCES profile for Beehive Science & Technology Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490002301060Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beehive Science & Technology Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Beehive Science & Technology Academy has class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beehive Science & Technology Academy ranks #3 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
District: Beehive Science & Technology Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490002301060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beehive Science & Technology Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beehive Science & Technology Academy
Beehive Science & Technology Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 424 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 247 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Asian (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 424 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district, Beehive Science & Technology Academy, also runs Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary (435 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 compares
Beehive Science & Technology Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 47% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Utah - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 424 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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
White 48.2%
Asian 23.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Beehive Science & Technology Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beehive Science & Technology Academy, which includes Beehive Science & Technology Academy.
$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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beehive Science & Technology Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beehive Science & Technology Academy
How many students attend Beehive Science & Technology Academy?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy has 424 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandy, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beehive Science & Technology Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beehive Science & Technology Academy is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beehive Science & Technology Academy?
14.8% of students at Beehive Science & Technology Academy 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?
The largest demographic group at Beehive Science & Technology Academy is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beehive Science & Technology Academy?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beehive Science & Technology Academy rank among schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Beehive Science & Technology Academy ranks #3 of 7 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 schools in Sandy on the city page.
Is Beehive Science & Technology Academy a good school?
Beehive Science & Technology Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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, Beehive Science & Technology Academy also operates Beehive Science & Technology Academy Elementary (435 students). See the Beehive Science & Technology Academy district page for the complete list.
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