- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Draper, UT
Draper School
Federal NCES profile for Draper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200299
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Draper School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Draper · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Draper School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Draper School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Draper, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Draper School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 490014200299 · Draper, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 22.7:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Draper School held near 696 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Draper School 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 680
Draper School
680 students
What this shows Draper School reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Draper School compares
Draper School 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 59% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 31% | - | - |
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.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
36.0%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 4.0%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.7, Draper School 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 School 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 School'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 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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Draper School
How many students attend Draper School?
Draper School has 680 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Draper, UT. CCD year-over-year: 677 (2022-23) → 696 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Draper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Draper 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 Draper School?
11.5% of students at Draper School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Draper School?
The largest demographic group at Draper School is White at 75.1% of enrollment, in Draper, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Draper School?
Draper School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Draper School rank among elementary schools in Draper?
By Resource Investment Index, Draper School ranks #6 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Draper on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Draper School, 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.