Enrollment
219
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bella Vista School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bella Vista School
Bella Vista School is a mid-sized elementary school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 219 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.7:1, Bella Vista School is leaner than roughly 92% of Utah schools and 36% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 60 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Salt Lake City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Canyon View School (471 students): Bella Vista School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 22.4:1).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Bella Vista School.
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 Bella Vista School compares
Bella Vista School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,509
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Bella Vista School.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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.
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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bella Vista School a good school?
Bella Vista School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of 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 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.
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