- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, UT
Glacier Hills Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Glacier Hills Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014201637
👥 S:T ratio 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glacier Hills Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #17 of 18
- elementary schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Glacier Hills Elementary has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Hills Elementary ranks #17 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Glacier Hills Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 490014201637 · Sandy, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
626 enr · 21.6:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Glacier Hills Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Glacier Hills Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 626
Glacier Hills Elementary
626 students
What this shows Glacier Hills Elementary reports 626 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glacier Hills Elementary compares
Glacier Hills Elementary 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 24% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 626 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
626
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Utah - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,268
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.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Glacier Hills Elementary is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glacier Hills Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glacier Hills Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~626 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glacier Hills Elementary
How many students attend Glacier Hills Elementary?
Glacier Hills Elementary has 626 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 586 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glacier Hills Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Glacier Hills Elementary is 21.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glacier Hills Elementary?
34.6% of students at Glacier Hills Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glacier Hills Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Glacier Hills Elementary is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glacier Hills Elementary?
Glacier Hills Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Glacier Hills Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Glacier Hills Elementary ranks #17 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, 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 Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Glacier Hills Elementary, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.