- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, UT
Lone Peak School
Federal NCES profile for Lone Peak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200856
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lone Peak School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 18
- elementary schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lone Peak School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Peak School ranks #5 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Lone Peak School shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 490014200856 · Sandy, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 20.6:1 · 7.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Lone Peak School shrank from 580 students in 2022-23 to 543 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Lone Peak School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 516
Lone Peak School
516 students
What this shows Lone Peak School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lone Peak School compares
Lone Peak School 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 74% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Utah - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$11,268
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Two or More 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Asian 4.7%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Lone Peak School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lone Peak School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lone Peak School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~516 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lone Peak School
How many students attend Lone Peak School?
Lone Peak School has 516 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 580 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lone Peak School is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 31% 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 Lone Peak School?
7.2% of students at Lone Peak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lone Peak School?
The largest demographic group at Lone Peak School is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lone Peak School?
Lone Peak School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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).
How does Lone Peak School rank among elementary schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Lone Peak School ranks #5 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Lone Peak School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.