- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hurricane, UT
Hurricane School
Federal NCES profile for Hurricane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000602
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hurricane School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Hurricane · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 29.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hurricane School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Hurricane, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Hurricane School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 490114000602 · Hurricane, UT Other · MID · TRAD
611 enr · 17.5:1 · 29.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Hurricane School held near 722 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.4 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Hurricane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school 611
Hurricane School
611 students
What this shows Hurricane School reports 611 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hurricane School compares
Hurricane 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.6% | ▲ 6% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 611 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
611
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Utah - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.8, Hurricane School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hurricane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hurricane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~611 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hurricane School
How many students attend Hurricane School?
Hurricane School has 611 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hurricane, UT. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 722 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hurricane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hurricane School is 17.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 11% 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 Hurricane School?
29.6% of students at Hurricane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hurricane School?
The largest demographic group at Hurricane School is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Hurricane, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hurricane School?
Hurricane School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower 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 Hurricane School rank among schools in Hurricane?
By Resource Investment Index, Hurricane School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Hurricane, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hurricane on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Hurricane School, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.