Enrollment
469
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Howard R. Driggs School
Federal NCES profile for Howard R. Driggs School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000229
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard R. Driggs School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools.
- #15 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 8.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard R. Driggs School has class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard R. Driggs School ranks #15 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard R. Driggs School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard R. Driggs School
Howard R. Driggs School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 469 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Utah schools and 22% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.6% free-meal eligibility runs 69% below the Utah average.
With 469 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 244 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Salt Lake City's public schools, it stands alongside Brighton High (2,435 students): Howard R. Driggs School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (26.1:1 vs 27.1:1).
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Howard R. Driggs 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 Howard R. Driggs School compares
Howard R. Driggs 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.6% | ▼ 69% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Utah - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,325
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
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Howard R. Driggs School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Howard R. Driggs School.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 Howard R. Driggs School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard R. Driggs School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~469 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Howard R. Driggs School
How many students attend Howard R. Driggs School?
Howard R. Driggs School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard R. Driggs School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard R. Driggs School is 26.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard R. Driggs School?
8.6% of students at Howard R. Driggs School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard R. Driggs School?
The largest demographic group at Howard R. Driggs School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard R. Driggs School?
Howard R. Driggs School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Howard R. Driggs School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard R. Driggs School ranks #15 of 57 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 schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is Howard R. Driggs School a good school?
Howard R. Driggs School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger 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 Granite District?
Besides Howard R. Driggs 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.
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