- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Cottonwood School
Federal NCES profile for Cottonwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000208
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cottonwood School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 7.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottonwood School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood School ranks #6 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Cottonwood School shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-11.4%).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 490036000208 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 20:1 · 7.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Cottonwood School shrank from 387 students in 2022-23 to 343 in 2023-24 (-11.4%). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Cottonwood 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 340
Cottonwood School
340 students
What this shows Cottonwood School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottonwood School compares
Cottonwood School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.5% | ▼ 73% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Utah - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.9%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Cottonwood School is less 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood 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
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cottonwood School
How many students attend Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottonwood School is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% higher 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 Cottonwood School?
7.5% of students at Cottonwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottonwood School?
The largest demographic group at Cottonwood School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottonwood School?
Cottonwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Cottonwood School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottonwood School ranks #6 of 57 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 schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Cottonwood 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.