Enrollment
382
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Park City, UT
Mcpolin School
Federal NCES profile for Mcpolin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490075000901
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcpolin School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Park City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcpolin School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpolin School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Park City, UT.
School address
District: Park City District · Utah
NCES ID 490075000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcpolin School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcpolin School
Mcpolin School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Park City, Utah, enrolling 382 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.7:1, Mcpolin School is leaner than roughly 94% of Utah schools and 41% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.8% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 382 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 215 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #19, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 382 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Park City District spends $15,520 per pupil, 58% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Park City's public schools, it stands alongside Mpes Preschool (53 students): Mcpolin School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Park City District also operates Park City High (1,177 students) and Treasure Mtn. Junior High School (739 students) alongside Mcpolin 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 Mcpolin School compares
Mcpolin 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 | 12.7:1 | ▼ 41% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 8% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 6% in Utah - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$15,520
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Mcpolin School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Park City District, which includes Mcpolin School.
$15,520
Per student
+58%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.2%
State 6.1%
Federal 4.7%
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 Mcpolin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park City High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Treasure Mtn. Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ecker Hill Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parleys Park School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jeremy Ranch School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcpolin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 739
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Park City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mcpolin School
How many students attend Mcpolin School?
Mcpolin School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in Park City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcpolin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcpolin School is 12.7:1, which is 41% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 19% lower 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 Mcpolin School?
25.8% of students at Mcpolin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcpolin School?
The largest demographic group at Mcpolin School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Park City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcpolin School?
Mcpolin School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Mcpolin School rank among schools in Park City?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcpolin School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Park City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Park City on the city page.
Is Mcpolin School a good school?
Mcpolin School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Utah schools. 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 Park City District?
Besides Mcpolin School, Park City District also operates Park City High (1,177 students), Treasure Mtn. Junior High School (739 students), and Ecker Hill Middle (666 students). See the Park City District district page for the complete list.
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