- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Moab, UT
Grand County Middle
Federal NCES profile for Grand County Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490033000192
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grand County Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Moab · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Grand County Middle has class sizes smaller than 88% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grand County Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Moab, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Grand County Middle held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 490033000192 · Moab, UT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 15.8:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Helen M. Knight School (686 students)
Grand County Middle held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.6 → 14.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Grand County Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helen M. Knigh
Helen M. Knight School
686 students
- Grand County H
Grand County High
469 students
- This school 221
Grand County Middle
221 students
- C R Sundwall C 60
C R Sundwall Center
60 students
What this shows Grand County Middle reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grand County Middle compares
Grand County Middle 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 | 15.8:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▲ 40% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 12% in Utah - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.2%
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
$14,004
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.8%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Grand County Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Grand District reports $14,004 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grand County Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen M. Knight School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand County High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C R Sundwall Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grand County Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 60:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~221 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grand County Middle
How many students attend Grand County Middle?
Grand County Middle has 221 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Moab, UT. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand County Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand County Middle is 15.8:1, which is 26% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grand County Middle?
39.1% of students at Grand County Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grand County Middle?
The largest demographic group at Grand County Middle is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Moab, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grand County Middle?
Grand County Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Grand County Middle rank among public schools in Moab?
By Resource Investment Index, Grand County Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Moab, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Moab on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand District?
Besides Grand County Middle, Grand District also operates Helen M. Knight School (686 students), Grand County High (469 students), and C R Sundwall Center (60 students). See the Grand District district page for the complete list.