- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Escalante, UT
Escalante School
Federal NCES profile for Escalante School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490030000187
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 79
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Escalante School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 33.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 105
- students enrolled
Escalante School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Garfield District · Utah
NCES ID 490030000187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Escalante School held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 490030000187 · Escalante, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
105 enr · 17.5:1 · 33.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Online (705 students)
Escalante School held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.5 → 6.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Escalante School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Onlin
Garfield Online
705 students
- Panguitch Scho 240
Panguitch School
240 students
- Bryce Valley S 157
Bryce Valley School
157 students
- Panguitch High 149
Panguitch High
149 students
- Bryce Valley H 142
Bryce Valley High
142 students
- This school 105
Escalante School
105 students
What this shows Escalante School reports 105 students on the CCD universe file.
How Escalante School compares
Escalante 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.6% | ▲ 20% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 105 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
105
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Utah - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$12,261
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 105 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Escalante School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Garfield District reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Escalante School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Online | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Panguitch School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryce Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panguitch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryce Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Escalante School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~105 students)
Frequently asked questions about Escalante School
How many students attend Escalante School?
Escalante School has 105 students enrolled. It is a public school in Escalante, UT. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escalante School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escalante School is 17.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 11% 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 Escalante School?
33.6% of students at Escalante School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Escalante School?
The largest demographic group at Escalante School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Escalante, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Escalante School?
Escalante School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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).
What other schools are in Garfield District?
Besides Escalante School, Garfield District also operates Garfield Online (705 students), Panguitch School (240 students), and Bryce Valley School (157 students). See the Garfield District district page for the complete list.