- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Diamond Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Diamond Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490036001279
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond Ridge School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond Ridge School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Ridge School ranks #2 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036001279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Diamond Ridge School shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 490036001279 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 18.6:1 · 23.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Diamond Ridge School shrank from 574 students in 2022-23 to 515 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Diamond Ridge 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 483
Diamond Ridge School
483 students
What this shows Diamond Ridge School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamond Ridge School compares
Diamond Ridge 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 | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 15% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Utah - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.0%
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
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Diamond Ridge 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 Diamond Ridge 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 | Similar 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 Diamond Ridge 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 elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~483 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diamond Ridge School
How many students attend Diamond Ridge School?
Diamond Ridge School has 483 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 574 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Ridge School is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 18% 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 Diamond Ridge School?
23.9% of students at Diamond Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Diamond Ridge School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond Ridge School?
Diamond Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Diamond Ridge School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Ridge School ranks #2 of 19 elementary 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 elementary schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Diamond Ridge 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.