Enrollment
523
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kanab, UT
Kanab School
Federal NCES profile for Kanab School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490048000340
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kanab School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Kanab · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 29.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Kanab School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kanab School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Kanab, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kanab School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kanab School
Kanab School is a mid-sized elementary school in Kanab, Utah, enrolling 523 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 29.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 523 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 314 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #279, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 523 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Kane District spends $11,781 per pupil, 20% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Kane District also operates Kanab High (322 students) and Valley School (162 students) alongside Kanab 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 Kanab School compares
Kanab 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.1% | ▲ 4% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Utah - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$11,781
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Kanab School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kane District, which includes Kanab School.
$11,781
Per student
+20%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.9%
State 46.3%
Federal 8.8%
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 Kanab School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanab High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kanab Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kane Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kanab School'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
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 73:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary 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 (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kanab School
How many students attend Kanab School?
Kanab School has 523 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kanab, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanab School is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kanab School?
29.1% of students at Kanab School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kanab School?
The largest demographic group at Kanab School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Kanab, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kanab School?
Kanab School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kanab School rank among public schools in Kanab?
By Resource Investment Index, Kanab School ranks #4 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. See all public schools in Kanab on the city page.
Is Kanab School a good school?
Kanab School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Kane District?
Besides Kanab School, Kane District also operates Kanab High (322 students), Valley School (162 students), and Kanab Middle (160 students). See the Kane District district page for the complete list.
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