Enrollment
417
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, UT
Mcmillan School
Federal NCES profile for Mcmillan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490060000373
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcmillan School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 7
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcmillan School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmillan School ranks #1 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcmillan School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcmillan School
Mcmillan School is a mid-sized elementary school in Murray, Utah, enrolling 417 students.
At 20.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.2% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 417 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 261 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #87.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 50/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.4% 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 Mcmillan 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 Mcmillan School compares
Mcmillan 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 | 20.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 21% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 417 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
417
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 46% in Utah - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.4%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 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 17.1%
Two or More 7.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Mcmillan School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray District, which includes Mcmillan 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 Mcmillan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkside School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcmillan 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 (~417 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcmillan School
How many students attend Mcmillan School?
Mcmillan School has 417 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcmillan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcmillan School is 20.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 33% 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 Mcmillan School?
22.2% of students at Mcmillan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcmillan School?
The largest demographic group at Mcmillan School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Murray, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcmillan School?
Mcmillan School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Mcmillan School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcmillan School ranks #1 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 Mcmillan School a good school?
Mcmillan School earns 29/100 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 Mcmillan 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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