Enrollment
410
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake Ridge School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake Ridge School
Lake Ridge School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Magna, Utah, enrolling 410 students.
At 21.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 49.3% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 410 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (33%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Lake Ridge 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 Lake Ridge School compares
Lake Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,325
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Lake Ridge School.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~410 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Lake Ridge School a good school?
Lake Ridge School earns 28/100 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 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.
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