Enrollment
666
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Park City, UT
Ecker Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ecker Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490075000485
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ecker Hill Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 14
- public schools in Park City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Ecker Hill Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ecker Hill Middle ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Park City, UT.
School address
District: Park City District · Utah
NCES ID 490075000485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ecker Hill Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ecker Hill Middle
Ecker Hill Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Park City, Utah, enrolling 666 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14.5:1, Ecker Hill Middle is leaner than roughly 91% of Utah schools and 32% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 666 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 92% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 370 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 222 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Park City District spends $15,520 per pupil, 58% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Park City District also operates Park City High (1,177 students) and Treasure Mtn. Junior High School (739 students) alongside Ecker Hill 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 Ecker Hill Middle compares
Ecker Hill 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 32% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 46% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 9% in Utah - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.3%
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
$15,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Ecker Hill Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park City District, which includes Ecker Hill Middle.
$15,520
Per student
+58%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.2%
State 6.1%
Federal 4.7%
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 Ecker Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Mtn. Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parleys Park School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jeremy Ranch School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcpolin School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ecker Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~666 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ecker Hill Middle
How many students attend Ecker Hill Middle?
Ecker Hill Middle has 666 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Park City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ecker Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ecker Hill Middle is 14.5:1, which is 32% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 8% lower 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 Ecker Hill Middle?
15.0% of students at Ecker Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ecker Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ecker Hill Middle is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Park City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ecker Hill Middle?
Ecker Hill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ecker Hill Middle rank among public schools in Park City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ecker Hill Middle ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Park City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Park City on the city page.
Is Ecker Hill Middle a good school?
Ecker Hill Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Park City District?
Besides Ecker Hill Middle, Park City District also operates Park City High (1,177 students), Treasure Mtn. Junior High School (739 students), and Parleys Park School (400 students). See the Park City District district page for the complete list.
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