- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magna, UT
Lake Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000236
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Ridge School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Magna · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 49.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Ridge School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Magna, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Lake Ridge School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 490036000236 · Magna, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 21.6:1 · 49.3% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Lake Ridge School shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 19.4 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Lake Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 410
Lake Ridge School
410 students
What this shows Lake Ridge School reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Ridge School compares
Lake Ridge School 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.3% | ▲ 76% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 52% in Utah - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.3%
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
$11,000
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
White 32.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.6%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, Lake Ridge School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Ridge School
How many students attend Lake Ridge School?
Lake Ridge School has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magna, UT. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Ridge School is 21.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Ridge School?
49.3% of students at Lake Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Ridge School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Magna, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Ridge School?
Lake Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Lake Ridge School rank among schools in Magna?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Ridge School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Magna, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Magna on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Lake Ridge School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.