- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorsville, UT
Calvin S. Smith School
Federal NCES profile for Calvin S. Smith School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000680
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calvin S. Smith School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Calvin S. Smith School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calvin S. Smith School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Taylorsville, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Calvin S. Smith School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 490036000680 · Taylorsville, UT Other · MID · TRAD
525 enr · 21.9:1 · 20.6% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Calvin S. Smith School held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Calvin S. Smith School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 525
Calvin S. Smith School
525 students
What this shows Calvin S. Smith School reports 525 students on the CCD universe file.
How Calvin S. Smith School compares
Calvin S. Smith 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 26% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Utah - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,000
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
15
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Asian 5.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.4, Calvin S. Smith School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Calvin S. Smith School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calvin S. Smith School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other 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 (~525 students)
Frequently asked questions about Calvin S. Smith School
How many students attend Calvin S. Smith School?
Calvin S. Smith School has 525 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylorsville, UT. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calvin S. Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calvin S. Smith School is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calvin S. Smith School?
20.6% of students at Calvin S. Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calvin S. Smith School?
The largest demographic group at Calvin S. Smith School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calvin S. Smith School?
Calvin S. Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Calvin S. Smith School rank among schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Calvin S. Smith School ranks #1 of 6 schools in Taylorsville, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Calvin S. Smith School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.