Enrollment
349
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Logan, UT
Ellis School
Federal NCES profile for Ellis School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490051000348
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellis School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Logan · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellis School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Logan, UT.
School address
District: Logan City District · Utah
NCES ID 490051000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+108% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ellis School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ellis School
Ellis School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Logan, Utah, enrolling 349 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 58.1% of students qualify for free meals, 108% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 349 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 698 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Logan's public schools, it stands alongside Bridger School (499 students): Ellis School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 21.7:1).
Logan City District also operates Logan High (1,465 students) and Mount Logan Middle (1,114 students) alongside Ellis School.
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 Ellis School compares
Ellis School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.1% | ▲ 108% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 108% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Utah - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.9%
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
$10,166
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 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 44.7%
Hispanic or Latino 43.6%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.3%
African American 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Largest group: White at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Ellis School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Logan City District, which includes Ellis School.
$10,166
Per student
+4%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 40.2%
Federal 18.4%
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 Ellis School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Logan Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodruff School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellis School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,465
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,114
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar other schools in Logan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ellis School
How many students attend Ellis School?
Ellis School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Logan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellis School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellis School is 21.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellis School?
58.1% of students at Ellis School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellis School?
The largest demographic group at Ellis School is White at 44.7% of enrollment, in Logan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellis School?
Ellis School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 Ellis School rank among schools in Logan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellis School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Logan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Logan on the city page.
Is Ellis School a good school?
Ellis School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Logan City District?
Besides Ellis School, Logan City District also operates Logan High (1,465 students), Mount Logan Middle (1,114 students), and Woodruff School (560 students). See the Logan City District district page for the complete list.
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