- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Point, UT
Lapoint School
Federal NCES profile for Lapoint School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490108000804
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lapoint School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Utah schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- small classes for Utah
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 147
- students enrolled
Lapoint School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Uintah District · Utah
NCES ID 490108000804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Lapoint School grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 490108000804 · La Point, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 16.3:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Uintah High (1,843 students)
Lapoint School grew from 151 students in 2022-23 to 160 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.5 → 8.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Lapoint School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uintah High
Uintah High
1,843 students
- Vernal Middle
Vernal Middle
842 students
- Discovery Scho 656
Discovery School
656 students
- Uintah Middle 579
Uintah Middle School
579 students
- Maeser School 473
Maeser School
473 students
- This school 147
Lapoint School
147 students
What this shows Lapoint School reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lapoint School compares
Lapoint School 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 66% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Utah - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
55.1%
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
$11,207
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 21.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Lapoint School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Uintah District reports $11,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lapoint School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernal Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Uintah Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lapoint School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~147 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lapoint School
How many students attend Lapoint School?
Lapoint School has 147 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Point, UT. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lapoint School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lapoint School is 16.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 4% higher 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 Lapoint School?
46.4% of students at Lapoint School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lapoint School?
The largest demographic group at Lapoint School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in La Point, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lapoint School?
Lapoint School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Uintah District?
Besides Lapoint School, Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students), Vernal Middle (842 students), and Discovery School (656 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.