Enrollment
487
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Provo, UT
Canyon Crest School
Federal NCES profile for Canyon Crest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490081000799
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon Crest School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 11
- elementary schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.2:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon Crest School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Crest School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon Crest School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon Crest School
Canyon Crest School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Provo, Utah, enrolling 487 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 487 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #83.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 44/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students) and Provo High (2,023 students) alongside Canyon Crest 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 Canyon Crest School compares
Canyon Crest 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 | 23.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 50% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
487
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Utah - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,717
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 71.5%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Canyon Crest School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provo District, which includes Canyon Crest School.
$10,717
Per student
+9%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 15.0%
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 Canyon Crest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canyon Crest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~487 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon Crest School
How many students attend Canyon Crest School?
Canyon Crest School has 487 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Provo, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon Crest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon Crest School is 23.2:1, which is 8% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon Crest School?
13.9% of students at Canyon Crest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon Crest School?
The largest demographic group at Canyon Crest School is White at 71.5% of enrollment, in Provo, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon Crest School?
Canyon Crest School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Canyon Crest School rank among elementary schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon Crest School ranks #1 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Provo on the city page.
Is Canyon Crest School a good school?
Canyon Crest School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Provo District?
Besides Canyon Crest School, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Provo High (2,023 students), and Centennial Middle (1,073 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.
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