Enrollment
447
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Verkin, UT
Laverkin School
Federal NCES profile for Laverkin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000806
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laverkin School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 447
- students enrolled
Laverkin School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Laverkin School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Laverkin School
Laverkin School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in La Verkin, Utah, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 447 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #159, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 894 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Laverkin 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 Laverkin School compares
Laverkin 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 | 22.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 46% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Utah - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$8,179
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Laverkin School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Laverkin School.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
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 Laverkin School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laverkin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- 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
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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Laverkin School
How many students attend Laverkin School?
Laverkin School has 447 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Verkin, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laverkin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laverkin School is 22.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Laverkin School?
40.9% of students at Laverkin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laverkin School?
The largest demographic group at Laverkin School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in La Verkin, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laverkin School?
Laverkin School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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).
Is Laverkin School a good school?
Laverkin School earns 12/100 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 Washington District?
Besides Laverkin School, 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.
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