- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Garland, UT
Garland School
Federal NCES profile for Garland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490009000053
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garland School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Garland School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garland School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Garland, UT.
School address
District: Box Elder District · Utah
NCES ID 490009000053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Garland School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 490009000053 · Garland, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
658 enr · 21.9:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Box Elder High (1,641 students)
Garland School held near 662 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Garland School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Box Elder High
Box Elder High
1,641 students
- Bear River Hig
Bear River High
1,194 students
- Box Elder Midd
Box Elder Middle
1,124 students
- Young Intermed
Young Intermediate
1,003 students
- Golden Spike E
Golden Spike Elementary
924 students
- This school
Garland School
658 students
What this shows Garland School reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garland School compares
Garland 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 33% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Utah - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$10,287
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 658 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Garland School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Box Elder District reports $10,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear River High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Box Elder Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Spike Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garland School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garland School
How many students attend Garland School?
Garland School has 658 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Garland, UT. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 662 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garland School is 21.9:1, 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 Garland School?
18.9% of students at Garland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garland School?
The largest demographic group at Garland School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Garland, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garland School?
Garland School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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).
How does Garland School rank among public schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Garland School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Garland, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Box Elder District?
Besides Garland School, Box Elder District also operates Box Elder High (1,641 students), Bear River High (1,194 students), and Box Elder Middle (1,124 students). See the Box Elder District district page for the complete list.