Enrollment
386
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Diamond Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Diamond Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000500
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond Valley School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond Valley School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Valley School ranks #2 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000500 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Diamond Valley School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Diamond Valley School
Diamond Valley School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in St George, Utah, enrolling 386 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 19.0% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 386 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 386 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Diamond Valley 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 Diamond Valley School compares
Diamond Valley 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 32% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Utah - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.8%
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
$8,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Diamond Valley School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Diamond Valley School.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
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 Diamond Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other 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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Diamond Valley School
How many students attend Diamond Valley School?
Diamond Valley School has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in St George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Valley School is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diamond Valley School?
19.0% of students at Diamond Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Diamond Valley School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in St George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond Valley School?
Diamond Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Diamond Valley School rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Valley School ranks #2 of 17 schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St George on the city page.
Is Diamond Valley School a good school?
Diamond Valley School earns 32/100 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 Washington District?
Besides Diamond Valley School, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.
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