Enrollment
714
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Run Elementary compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Run Elementary
Elk Run Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Magna, Utah, enrolling 714 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 714 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #73.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (32%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Elk Run Elementary.
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 Elk Run Elementary compares
Elk Run Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,325
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Elk Run Elementary.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~714 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elk Run Elementary a good school?
Elk Run Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 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.
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