Enrollment
364
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, UT
East Sandy School
Federal NCES profile for East Sandy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200301
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Sandy School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #12 of 18
- elementary schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Sandy School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Sandy School ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Sandy School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Sandy School
East Sandy School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 364 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.3% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 364 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 189 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside East Sandy 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 East Sandy School compares
East Sandy 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 17% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 364 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
364
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Utah - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$10,509
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.1%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 2.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, East Sandy School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes East Sandy School.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 East Sandy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Sandy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~364 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about East Sandy School
How many students attend East Sandy School?
East Sandy School has 364 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Sandy School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Sandy School is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 29% 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 East Sandy School?
23.3% of students at East Sandy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Sandy School?
The largest demographic group at East Sandy School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Sandy School?
East Sandy School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 East Sandy School rank among elementary schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, East Sandy School ranks #12 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, 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 Sandy on the city page.
Is East Sandy School a good school?
East Sandy School earns 22/100 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 Canyons District?
Besides East Sandy 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.
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