Enrollment
515
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastmont Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eastmont Middle
Eastmont Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 515 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.5% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 515 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 374 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #32, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 42/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Eastmont Middle.
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 Eastmont Middle compares
Eastmont Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Eastmont Middle.
$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 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
- 2,437
- 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 middle 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 (~515 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Eastmont Middle a good school?
Eastmont Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools. 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 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.
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