Enrollment
553
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Fox Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Fox Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490036000679
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fox Hills School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #14 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fox Hills School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Hills School ranks #14 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000679 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fox Hills School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fox Hills School
Fox Hills School is a mid-sized elementary school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 553 students.
At 22.1:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 553 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 245 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (52%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% 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.
Among Salt Lake City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Canyon View School (471 students): Fox Hills School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.1:1 vs 22.4:1).
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Fox Hills 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 Fox Hills School compares
Fox Hills 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 26% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 553 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
553
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Utah - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.5%
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
6
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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 52.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Largest group: White at 52.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.5, Fox Hills School 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 Fox Hills School.
$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 Fox Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fox Hills School'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 elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~553 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Fox Hills School
How many students attend Fox Hills School?
Fox Hills School has 553 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fox Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fox Hills School is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fox Hills School?
35.4% of students at Fox Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fox Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Fox Hills School is White at 52.0% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fox Hills School?
Fox Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Fox Hills School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Fox Hills School ranks #14 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is Fox Hills School a good school?
Fox Hills School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Fox Hills School, 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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