Enrollment
686
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Helen M. Knight School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Helen M. Knight School
Helen M. Knight School is a mid-sized elementary school in Moab, Utah, enrolling 686 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16:1, Helen M. Knight School is leaner than roughly 87% of Utah schools and 25% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 41.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 686 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 173 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #83.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Grand District spends $12,884 per pupil, 32% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Grand District also operates Grand County High (469 students) and Grand County Middle (221 students) alongside Helen M. Knight School.
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 Helen M. Knight School compares
Helen M. Knight School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,884
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand District, which includes Helen M. Knight School.
$12,884
Per student
+32%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.2%
State 22.4%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 60:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~686 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Helen M. Knight School a good school?
Helen M. Knight School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 87% 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 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.
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