- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Draper, UT
Draper Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Draper Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490014200875
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Draper Park Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Draper · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Draper Park Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Draper Park Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Draper, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Draper Park Middle held near 1,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 58.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 490014200875 · Draper, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,411 enr · 22.8:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Draper Park Middle held near 1,481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 62.3 → 58.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Draper Park Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school
Draper Park Middle
1,411 students
What this shows Draper Park Middle reports 1,411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Draper Park Middle compares
Draper Park Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 60% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,411 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,411
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 65% in Utah - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
2.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,268
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 4.3%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Draper Park Middle is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Draper Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Draper Park Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,411 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Draper Park Middle
How many students attend Draper Park Middle?
Draper Park Middle has 1,411 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Draper, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,494 (2022-23) → 1,481 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Draper Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Draper Park Middle is 22.8:1, which is 7% 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 Draper Park Middle?
11.1% of students at Draper Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Draper Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Draper Park Middle is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Draper, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Draper Park Middle?
Draper Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Draper Park Middle rank among public schools in Draper?
By Resource Investment Index, Draper Park Middle ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Draper, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Draper on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Draper Park Middle, 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.