- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gunnison, UT
Gunnison Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gunnison Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490096000668
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunnison Valley Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Gunnison · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunnison Valley Middle has class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Valley Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gunnison, UT.
School address
District: South Sanpete District · Utah
NCES ID 490096000668 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Gunnison Valley Middle held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 490096000668 · Gunnison, UT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 18.7:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Manti High (690 students)
Gunnison Valley Middle held near 240 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Gunnison Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manti High
Manti High
690 students
- Gunnison Valle
Gunnison Valley School
584 students
- Ephraim School
Ephraim School
535 students
- Ephraim Middle
Ephraim Middle
495 students
- Manti School
Manti School
408 students
- This school 262
Gunnison Valley Middle
262 students
What this shows Gunnison Valley Middle reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunnison Valley Middle compares
Gunnison Valley 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▲ 16% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Utah - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,794
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 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, Gunnison Valley Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for South Sanpete District reports $11,794 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gunnison Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manti High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephraim School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephraim Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manti School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gunnison Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunnison Valley Middle
How many students attend Gunnison Valley Middle?
Gunnison Valley Middle has 262 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gunnison, UT. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley Middle is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 19% 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 Gunnison Valley Middle?
32.5% of students at Gunnison Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunnison Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gunnison Valley Middle is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Gunnison, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunnison Valley Middle?
Gunnison Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Gunnison Valley Middle rank among public schools in Gunnison?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Valley Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Gunnison, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Sanpete District?
Besides Gunnison Valley Middle, South Sanpete District also operates Manti High (690 students), Gunnison Valley School (584 students), and Ephraim School (535 students). See the South Sanpete District district page for the complete list.