- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sandy, UT
Eastmont Middle
Federal NCES profile for Eastmont Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490014200302
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastmont Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 6
- middle schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for Utah
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastmont Middle has class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastmont Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Eastmont Middle shrank from 594 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 490014200302 · Sandy, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
515 enr · 17.2:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Eastmont Middle shrank from 594 students in 2022-23 to 535 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 30.3 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Eastmont 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 515
Eastmont Middle
515 students
What this shows Eastmont Middle reports 515 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastmont Middle compares
Eastmont Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 23% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 515 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
515
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Utah - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.8, Eastmont 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 Eastmont Middle 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 | 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastmont 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 (~515 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastmont Middle
How many students attend Eastmont Middle?
Eastmont Middle has 515 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 594 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastmont Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastmont Middle is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 10% 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 Eastmont Middle?
21.5% of students at Eastmont Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastmont Middle?
The largest demographic group at Eastmont Middle is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastmont Middle?
Eastmont Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Eastmont Middle rank among middle schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastmont Middle ranks #3 of 6 middle 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 middle schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Eastmont 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.