Enrollment
408
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manti, UT
Manti School
Federal NCES profile for Manti School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490096000554
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Manti School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Manti · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Manti School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Manti School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manti, UT.
School address
District: South Sanpete District · Utah
NCES ID 490096000554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Manti School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Manti School
Manti School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Manti, Utah, enrolling 408 students.
At 20.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 408 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
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 187 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #172, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1632 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
South Sanpete District also operates Manti High (690 students) and Gunnison Valley School (584 students) alongside Manti 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 Manti School compares
Manti 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 | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▲ 28% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 41% in Utah - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$10,383
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.2, Manti School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Sanpete District, which includes Manti School.
$10,383
Per student
+6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 63.7%
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 Manti School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manti High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Valley School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephraim School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ephraim Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Valley High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Manti School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~408 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Manti School
How many students attend Manti School?
Manti School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manti, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Manti School?
The student-teacher ratio at Manti School is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 30% 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 Manti School?
35.8% of students at Manti School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Manti School?
The largest demographic group at Manti School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Manti, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Manti School?
Manti 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).
How does Manti School rank among public schools in Manti?
By Resource Investment Index, Manti School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Manti, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manti on the city page.
Is Manti School a good school?
Manti 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 South Sanpete District?
Besides Manti School, South Sanpete District also operates Manti High (690 students), Gunnison Valley School (584 students), and Ephraim School (535 students). See the South Sanpete District district page for the complete list.
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