- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magna, UT
Elk Run Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Elk Run Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036001412
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Run Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 6
- schools in Magna · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 40.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Run Elementary has class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Run Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Magna, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Elk Run Elementary grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 490036001412 · Magna, UT Other · MID · TRAD
714 enr · 25.5:1 · 40.7% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Elk Run Elementary grew from 629 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Elk Run Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 714
Elk Run Elementary
714 students
What this shows Elk Run Elementary reports 714 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Run Elementary compares
Elk Run Elementary is a growing 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 45% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 714 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
714
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Utah - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.9%
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
$11,000
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
White 31.5%
African American 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Elk Run Elementary is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Run Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elk Run Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~714 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Run Elementary
How many students attend Elk Run Elementary?
Elk Run Elementary has 714 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magna, UT. CCD year-over-year: 629 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Run Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Run Elementary is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Run Elementary?
40.7% of students at Elk Run Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Run Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Elk Run Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Magna, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Run Elementary?
Elk Run Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elk Run Elementary rank among schools in Magna?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Run Elementary ranks #5 of 6 schools in Magna, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Magna on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Elk Run Elementary, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.