Enrollment
573
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brigham City, UT
Lake View School
Federal NCES profile for Lake View School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490009000057
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake View School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in Brigham City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake View School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake View School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Brigham City, UT.
School address
District: Box Elder District · Utah
NCES ID 490009000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lake View School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lake View School
Lake View School is a mid-sized elementary school in Brigham City, Utah, enrolling 573 students.
At 22:1, 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 runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 573 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 210 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #116.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 573 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Box Elder District also operates Box Elder High (1,641 students) and Bear River High (1,194 students) alongside Lake View 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 View School compares
Lake View 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▲ 42% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Utah - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$9,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 573 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Lake View School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Box Elder District, which includes Lake View School.
$9,494
Per student
-3%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-43%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.1%
State 52.1%
Federal 11.8%
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 Lake View School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box Elder High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bear River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Box Elder Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Young Intermediate | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Golden Spike Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake View School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,641
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,003
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 924
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
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 (~573 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake View School
How many students attend Lake View School?
Lake View School has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brigham City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake View School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake View School is 22:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake View School?
39.7% of students at Lake View School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake View School?
The largest demographic group at Lake View School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Brigham City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake View School?
Lake View School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Lake View School rank among public schools in Brigham City?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake View School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in Brigham City, 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 Brigham City on the city page.
Is Lake View School a good school?
Lake View School earns 21/100 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 Box Elder District?
Besides Lake View School, Box Elder District also operates Box Elder High (1,641 students), Bear River High (1,194 students), and Box Elder Middle (1,124 students). See the Box Elder District district page for the complete list.
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