Enrollment
323
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, UT
Longview School
Federal NCES profile for Longview School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490060000371
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Longview School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 7
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Longview School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Longview School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Longview School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Longview School
Longview School is a mid-sized elementary school in Murray, Utah, enrolling 323 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.3% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 323 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 137 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #122, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students) and Hillcrest Jr High (696 students) alongside Longview 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 Longview School compares
Longview 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 | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 24% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Utah - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$10,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Longview School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray District, which includes Longview School.
$10,367
Per student
+6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 12.6%
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 Longview School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Jr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Longview School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~323 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Longview School
How many students attend Longview School?
Longview School has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Longview School?
The student-teacher ratio at Longview School is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 29% 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 Longview School?
21.3% of students at Longview School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Longview School?
The largest demographic group at Longview School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Murray, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Longview School?
Longview School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Longview School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Longview School ranks #6 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, 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 Murray on the city page.
Is Longview School a good school?
Longview School earns 16/100 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 Murray District?
Besides Longview School, Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students), Hillcrest Jr High (696 students), and Horizon School (664 students). See the Murray District district page for the complete list.
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