- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brigham City, UT
Golden Spike Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Golden Spike Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490009001624
👥 S:T ratio 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Golden Spike Elementary earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Brigham City · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Golden Spike Elementary has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Spike Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Brigham City, UT.
School address
District: Box Elder District · Utah
NCES ID 490009001624 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Golden Spike Elementary held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 490009001624 · Brigham City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
924 enr · 23.1:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 8
Nearest enrollment peer: Box Elder High (1,641 students)
Golden Spike Elementary held near 851 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Golden Spike Elementary 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
- This school
Golden Spike Elementary
924 students
- Harris Interme
Harris Intermediate
862 students
What this shows Golden Spike Elementary reports 924 students on the CCD universe file.
How Golden Spike Elementary compares
Golden Spike 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▲ 1% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 924 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
924
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Utah - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Golden Spike Elementary is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
District finance for Box Elder District reports $10,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Golden Spike Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Box Elder Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Young Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harris Intermediate | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Golden Spike Elementary'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
- 862
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide other 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 (~924 students)
Frequently asked questions about Golden Spike Elementary
How many students attend Golden Spike Elementary?
Golden Spike Elementary has 924 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brigham City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 838 (2022-23) → 851 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Golden Spike Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Golden Spike Elementary is 23.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Golden Spike Elementary?
28.3% of students at Golden Spike Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Golden Spike Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Golden Spike Elementary is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Brigham City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Golden Spike Elementary?
Golden Spike Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Golden Spike Elementary rank among schools in Brigham City?
By Resource Investment Index, Golden Spike Elementary ranks #3 of 3 schools in Brigham City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brigham City on the city page.
What other schools are in Box Elder District?
Besides Golden Spike Elementary, 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.