- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Moab, UT
Helen M. Knight School
Federal NCES profile for Helen M. Knight School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490033000893
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Helen M. Knight School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Moab · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- small classes for Utah
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Helen M. Knight School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Helen M. Knight School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Moab, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Helen M. Knight School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-33 students YoY 490033000893 · Moab, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
686 enr · 16:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Grand County High (469 students)
Helen M. Knight School held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-33 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.8 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Helen M. Knight School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Helen M. Knight School
686 students
- Grand County H
Grand County High
469 students
- Grand County M 221
Grand County Middle
221 students
- C R Sundwall C 60
C R Sundwall Center
60 students
What this shows Helen M. Knight School reports 686 students on the CCD universe file.
How Helen M. Knight School compares
Helen M. Knight 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 25% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 48% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 686 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
686
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 13% in Utah - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Hispanic or Latino 27.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Helen M. Knight School 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 Helen M. Knight School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand County High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand County Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| C R Sundwall Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Helen M. Knight School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 60:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~686 students)
Frequently asked questions about Helen M. Knight School
How many students attend Helen M. Knight School?
Helen M. Knight School has 686 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Moab, UT. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-33).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helen M. Knight School?
The student-teacher ratio at Helen M. Knight School is 16:1, which is 25% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 2% 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 Helen M. Knight School?
41.4% of students at Helen M. Knight School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Helen M. Knight School?
The largest demographic group at Helen M. Knight School is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Moab, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Helen M. Knight School?
Helen M. Knight School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Helen M. Knight School rank among public schools in Moab?
By Resource Investment Index, Helen M. Knight School ranks #4 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 Helen M. Knight School, Grand District also operates Grand County High (469 students), Grand County Middle (221 students), and C R Sundwall Center (60 students). See the Grand District district page for the complete list.