- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gunnison, UT
Gunnison Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Gunnison Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490096000551
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gunnison Valley School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Gunnison · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Gunnison Valley School has class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Valley School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Gunnison, UT.
School address
District: South Sanpete District · Utah
NCES ID 490096000551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Gunnison Valley School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 490096000551 · Gunnison, UT Other · MID · TRAD
584 enr · 23.4:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Manti High (690 students)
Gunnison Valley School held near 552 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Gunnison Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Manti High
Manti High
690 students
- This school
Gunnison Valley School
584 students
- Ephraim School
Ephraim School
535 students
- Ephraim Middle
Ephraim Middle
495 students
- Manti School
Manti School
408 students
- Gunnison Valle
Gunnison Valley High
319 students
What this shows Gunnison Valley School reports 584 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gunnison Valley School compares
Gunnison Valley School 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 39% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Utah - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
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
$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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Gunnison Valley School 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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manti High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ephraim School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ephraim Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Manti School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Valley High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gunnison Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~584 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gunnison Valley School
How many students attend Gunnison Valley School?
Gunnison Valley School has 584 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gunnison, UT. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 552 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gunnison Valley School is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gunnison Valley School?
39.0% of students at Gunnison Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gunnison Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Gunnison Valley School is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Gunnison, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gunnison Valley School?
Gunnison Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gunnison Valley School rank among public schools in Gunnison?
By Resource Investment Index, Gunnison Valley School ranks #3 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 School, South Sanpete District also operates Manti High (690 students), Ephraim School (535 students), and Ephraim Middle (495 students). See the South Sanpete District district page for the complete list.