- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St. George, UT
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Fossil Ridge Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490114001076
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fossil Ridge Intermediate earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.4:1
- students per teacher
- 36.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 727
- students enrolled
Fossil Ridge Intermediate has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114001076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Fossil Ridge Intermediate shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 490114001076 · St. George, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
727 enr · 21.4:1 · 36.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Fossil Ridge Intermediate shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 694 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Fossil Ridge Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school 727
Fossil Ridge Intermediate
727 students
What this shows Fossil Ridge Intermediate reports 727 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fossil Ridge Intermediate compares
Fossil Ridge Intermediate is a shrinking 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 | 21.4:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.2% | ▲ 29% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 727 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
727
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 50% in Utah - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Fossil Ridge Intermediate is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fossil Ridge Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fossil Ridge Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~727 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fossil Ridge Intermediate
How many students attend Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate has 727 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St. George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 694 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Fossil Ridge Intermediate is 21.4:1, which is 0% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
36.2% of students at Fossil Ridge Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Fossil Ridge Intermediate is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in St. George, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fossil Ridge Intermediate?
Fossil Ridge Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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).
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Fossil Ridge Intermediate, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.