Enrollment
924
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Golden Spike Elementary compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Golden Spike Elementary
Golden Spike Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Brigham City, Utah, enrolling 924 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 924 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #220, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 36/100).
Box Elder District also operates Box Elder High (1,641 students) and Bear River High (1,194 students) alongside Golden Spike 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 Golden Spike Elementary compares
Golden Spike 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Box Elder District, which includes Golden Spike Elementary.
$9,494
Per student
-3%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 52.1%
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 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
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~924 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Golden Spike Elementary a good school?
Golden Spike Elementary earns 8/100 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 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.
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