- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Ecker Hill Middle held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 490075000485 · Park City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 14.5:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Park City High (1,177 students)
Ecker Hill Middle held near 697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Ecker Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Park City High
Park City High
1,177 students
- Treasure Mtn.
Treasure Mtn. Junior High School
739 students
- This school
Ecker Hill Middle
666 students
- Parleys Park S 400
Parleys Park School
400 students
- Jeremy Ranch S 392
Jeremy Ranch School
392 students
- Mcpolin School 382
Mcpolin School
382 students
What this shows Ecker Hill Middle reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ecker Hill Middle compares
Ecker Hill Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$17,523
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for Park City District reports $17,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~666 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 705 (2022-23) → 697 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.