Enrollment
328
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midvale, UT
Copperview School
Federal NCES profile for Copperview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200296
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copperview School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Midvale · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 94.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Copperview School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copperview School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Midvale, UT.
School address
District: Canyons District · Utah
NCES ID 490014200296 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+238% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copperview School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copperview School
Copperview School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Midvale, Utah, enrolling 328 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.9:1, Copperview School is leaner than roughly 90% of Utah schools and 30% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 94.7% of students qualify for free meals, 238% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 328 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 18 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (65%) and White (25%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 71.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Copperview 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 Copperview School compares
Copperview 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 30% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.7% | ▲ 238% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 238% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 10% in Utah - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
71.6%
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
11
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 64.6%
White 25.3%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Copperview 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 Copperview 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 Copperview 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Copperview 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 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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Copperview School
How many students attend Copperview School?
Copperview School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midvale, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copperview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copperview School is 14.9:1, which is 30% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 5% 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 Copperview School?
94.7% of students at Copperview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copperview School?
The largest demographic group at Copperview School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.6% of enrollment, in Midvale, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copperview School?
Copperview School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Copperview School rank among elementary schools in Midvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Copperview School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Midvale, 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 Midvale on the city page.
Is Copperview School a good school?
Copperview School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% 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 Copperview 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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