- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Valley City, UT
Hillsdale School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsdale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000226
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsdale School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 23
- schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsdale School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale School ranks #6 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Hillsdale School shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-64 students YoY 490036000226 · West Valley City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 17.7:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Hillsdale School shrank from 633 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Hillsdale School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 548
Hillsdale School
548 students
What this shows Hillsdale School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hillsdale School compares
Hillsdale School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 70.6% | ▲ 152% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 152% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
57.8%
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
$11,000
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
26
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.0%
White 14.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.8%
Asian 2.7%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, Hillsdale School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hillsdale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsdale School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hillsdale School
How many students attend Hillsdale School?
Hillsdale School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), down 64.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsdale 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 Hillsdale School?
70.6% of students at Hillsdale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsdale School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsdale School is Hispanic or Latino at 69.0% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsdale School?
Hillsdale School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Hillsdale School rank among schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsdale School ranks #6 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Hillsdale School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.