- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Bella Vista School
Federal NCES profile for Bella Vista School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200288
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bella Vista School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bella Vista School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Canyons District · Utah
NCES ID 490014200288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Bella Vista School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 490014200288 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 13.7:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Bella Vista School held near 212 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Bella Vista School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 219
Bella Vista School
219 students
What this shows Bella Vista School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bella Vista School compares
Bella Vista School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 36% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▲ 15% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 8% in Utah - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$11,268
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
4
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 64.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Bella Vista School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bella Vista School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bella Vista School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bella Vista School
How many students attend Bella Vista School?
Bella Vista School has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 202 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bella Vista School is 13.7:1, which is 36% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bella Vista School?
32.2% of students at Bella Vista School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bella Vista School?
The largest demographic group at Bella Vista School is White at 64.4% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bella Vista School?
Bella Vista School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Bella Vista School rank among public schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bella Vista School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Bella Vista School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.