- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Highland Park School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490087000497
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000497 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Highland Park School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 490087000497 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
478 enr · 17.7:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Highland Park School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Highland Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 478
Highland Park School
478 students
What this shows Highland Park School reports 478 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park School compares
Highland Park 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 | 17.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 43% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 478 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
478
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Utah - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
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
$13,808
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 239 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Highland Park School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~478 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park School
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has 478 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School is 17.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 13% 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 Highland Park School?
16.0% of students at Highland Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Highland Park School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #5 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Highland Park School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.