- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Edison School
Federal NCES profile for Edison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490087000487
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #51 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 99.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Edison School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison School ranks #51 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Edison School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 490087000487 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 20.9:1 · 99.5% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Edison School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.3 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Edison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 459
Edison School
459 students
What this shows Edison School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edison School compares
Edison 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.5% | ▲ 255% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 255% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Utah - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$13,808
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 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.5%
White 13.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.7%
Asian 6.8%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Edison School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edison School
How many students attend Edison School?
Edison School has 459 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison School is 20.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 33% 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 Edison School?
99.5% of students at Edison School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edison School?
The largest demographic group at Edison School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.5% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison School?
Edison School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Edison School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison School ranks #51 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Edison School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.