Enrollment
626
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Glacier Hills Elementary compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Glacier Hills Elementary
Glacier Hills Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 626 students.
At 21.6:1, 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 34.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 626 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 246 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 52/100).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Glacier Hills Elementary.
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 Glacier Hills Elementary compares
Glacier Hills Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,509
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.
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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Glacier Hills Elementary.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~626 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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.
Is Glacier Hills Elementary a good school?
Glacier Hills Elementary earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 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.
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