- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Clara, UT
Lava Ridge Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Lava Ridge Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490114000779
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lava Ridge Intermediate earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Santa Clara · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lava Ridge Intermediate has class sizes smaller than 75% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lava Ridge Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Santa Clara, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000779 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
Lava Ridge Intermediate shrank from 815 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 490114000779 · Santa Clara, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
699 enr · 18.4:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Lava Ridge Intermediate shrank from 815 students in 2022-23 to 757 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 38.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Lava Ridge Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school 699
Lava Ridge Intermediate
699 students
What this shows Lava Ridge Intermediate reports 699 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lava Ridge Intermediate compares
Lava Ridge Intermediate 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▲ 24% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 699 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
699
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Utah - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$9,106
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 350 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Two or More 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 63.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Lava Ridge Intermediate is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lava Ridge Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lava Ridge Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~699 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lava Ridge Intermediate
How many students attend Lava Ridge Intermediate?
Lava Ridge Intermediate has 699 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Clara, UT. CCD year-over-year: 815 (2022-23) → 757 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lava Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Lava Ridge Intermediate is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 17% 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 Lava Ridge Intermediate?
34.6% of students at Lava Ridge Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lava Ridge Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Lava Ridge Intermediate is White at 63.7% of enrollment, in Santa Clara, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lava Ridge Intermediate?
Lava Ridge Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lava Ridge Intermediate rank among public schools in Santa Clara?
By Resource Investment Index, Lava Ridge Intermediate ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Santa Clara, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Lava Ridge Intermediate, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.