- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
East Sandy School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 490014200301 · Sandy, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
364 enr · 20.2:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
East Sandy School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
East Sandy 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 364
East Sandy School
364 students
What this shows East Sandy School reports 364 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Sandy School compares
East Sandy 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,435
- 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 (~364 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.