Enrollment
442
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernal, UT
Davis School
Federal NCES profile for Davis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490108000803
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Vernal · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Vernal, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davis School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davis School
Davis School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vernal, Utah, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 442 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 257 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #94.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students) and Vernal Middle (842 students) alongside Davis 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 Davis School compares
Davis 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▲ 5% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% 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
55.4%
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
$10,757
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Davis School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uintah District, which includes Davis School.
$10,757
Per student
+10%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 45.8%
Federal 13.1%
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 Davis School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vernal Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uintah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davis School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Davis School
How many students attend Davis School?
Davis School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernal, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis School is 23.3:1, which is 9% 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 Davis School?
29.3% of students at Davis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis School?
The largest demographic group at Davis School is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Vernal, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis School?
Davis School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Davis School rank among elementary schools in Vernal?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Vernal, 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 Vernal on the city page.
Is Davis School a good school?
Davis School earns 26/100 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 Uintah District?
Besides Davis School, Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students), Vernal Middle (842 students), and Discovery School (656 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.
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