- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kanab, UT
Kanab Middle
Federal NCES profile for Kanab Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490048000796
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kanab Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Kanab · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Kanab Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kanab Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kanab, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Kanab Middle shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-14.8%).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 490048000796 · Kanab, UT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
160 enr · 20:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Kanab School (523 students)
Kanab Middle shrank from 176 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-14.8%). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Kanab Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kanab School
Kanab School
523 students
- Kanab High
Kanab High
322 students
- Valley School 162
Valley School
162 students
- This school 160
Kanab Middle
160 students
- Valley High 154
Valley High
154 students
- Kane Preschool 73
Kane Preschool
73 students
What this shows Kanab Middle reports 160 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kanab Middle compares
Kanab Middle 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 27% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 160 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
160
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Utah - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$13,032
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Kanab Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Kane District reports $13,032 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kanab Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanab School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kanab High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kane Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kanab Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 73:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~160 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kanab Middle
How many students attend Kanab Middle?
Kanab Middle has 160 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kanab, UT. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanab Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanab Middle is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% 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 Kanab Middle?
20.5% of students at Kanab Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kanab Middle?
The largest demographic group at Kanab Middle is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Kanab, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kanab Middle?
Kanab Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Kanab Middle rank among public schools in Kanab?
By Resource Investment Index, Kanab Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Kanab, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kane District?
Besides Kanab Middle, Kane District also operates Kanab School (523 students), Kanab High (322 students), and Valley School (162 students). See the Kane District district page for the complete list.