- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverton, UT
Kauri Sue Hamilton
Federal NCES profile for Kauri Sue Hamilton, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042001336
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kauri Sue Hamilton earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kauri Sue Hamilton has class sizes smaller than 95% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kauri Sue Hamilton ranks #4 of 4 schools in Riverton, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Kauri Sue Hamilton grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+11.0%).
Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+26 students YoY 490042001336 · Riverton, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
286 enr · 11.4:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Kauri Sue Hamilton grew from 236 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+11.0%). Teacher FTE added 25.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Kauri Sue Hamilton in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- This school 286
Kauri Sue Hamilton
286 students
What this shows Kauri Sue Hamilton reports 286 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kauri Sue Hamilton compares
Kauri Sue Hamilton is a growing 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 47% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 8% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 286 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
286
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 5% in Utah - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$9,450
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 4.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
African American 3.1%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Kauri Sue Hamilton is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kauri Sue Hamilton Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kauri Sue Hamilton's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~286 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kauri Sue Hamilton
How many students attend Kauri Sue Hamilton?
Kauri Sue Hamilton has 286 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Riverton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kauri Sue Hamilton?
The student-teacher ratio at Kauri Sue Hamilton is 11.4:1, which is 47% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% lower 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 Kauri Sue Hamilton?
25.8% of students at Kauri Sue Hamilton are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kauri Sue Hamilton?
The largest demographic group at Kauri Sue Hamilton is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Riverton, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kauri Sue Hamilton?
Kauri Sue Hamilton has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kauri Sue Hamilton rank among schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Kauri Sue Hamilton ranks #4 of 4 schools in Riverton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Kauri Sue Hamilton, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.