Enrollment
73
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kanab, UT
Kane Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Kane Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490048001258
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kane Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Kanab · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 73:1
- large classes for Utah
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Kane Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kane Preschool ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Kanab, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
73:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+241% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Kane Preschool compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Kane Preschool
Kane Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Kanab, Utah, enrolling 73 students.
Class loads run heavy: 73:1 is larger than about 99% of Utah schools and 241% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.7% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Utah schools, with 73 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 36/100).
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 School (523 students) and Kanab High (322 students) alongside Kane Preschool.
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 Kane Preschool compares
Kane Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 73:1 | ▲ 241% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 12% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 73 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
73:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
73
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
73:1
students per teacher
- 241% above state mean
Top 99% in Utah - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 78.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Kane Preschool is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kane District, which includes Kane Preschool.
$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 Kane Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanab School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kanab High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kanab Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kane Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- 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
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 (~73 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~73:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Kane Preschool
How many students attend Kane Preschool?
Kane Preschool has 73 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Kanab, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kane Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Kane Preschool is 73:1, which is 241% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 365% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kane Preschool?
24.7% of students at Kane Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kane Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Kane Preschool is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Kanab, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kane Preschool?
Kane Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kane Preschool rank among public schools in Kanab?
By Resource Investment Index, Kane Preschool ranks #3 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 Kane Preschool a good school?
Kane Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Kane District?
Besides Kane Preschool, 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.
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