Enrollment
262
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gunnison Valley Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gunnison Valley Middle
Gunnison Valley Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Gunnison, Utah, enrolling 262 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #14.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 262 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
South Sanpete District also operates Manti High (690 students) and Gunnison Valley School (584 students) alongside Gunnison Valley Middle.
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 Gunnison Valley Middle compares
Gunnison Valley Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,383
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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Sanpete District, which includes Gunnison Valley Middle.
$10,383
Per student
+6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 63.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gunnison on the city page.
Is Gunnison Valley Middle a good school?
Gunnison Valley Middle earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. 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 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.
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