Enrollment
644
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midvale, UT
Midvale School
Federal NCES profile for Midvale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200312
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 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
Midvale School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Midvale · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 91.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Midvale School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midvale School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Midvale, UT.
School address
District: Canyons District · Utah
NCES ID 490014200312 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+227% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midvale School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midvale School
Midvale School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Midvale, Utah, enrolling 644 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.6% of students qualify for free meals, 227% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 644 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (25%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 644 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 68.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Midvale 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 Midvale School compares
Midvale 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 | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.6% | ▲ 227% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 227% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 25% in Utah - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
68.5%
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
$10,509
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.3%
White 24.7%
African American 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Midvale School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Midvale School.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 Midvale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midvale School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~644 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Midvale School
How many students attend Midvale School?
Midvale School has 644 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midvale, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midvale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midvale School is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 17% 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 Midvale School?
91.6% of students at Midvale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midvale School?
The largest demographic group at Midvale School is Hispanic or Latino at 62.3% of enrollment, in Midvale, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midvale School?
Midvale School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Midvale School rank among elementary schools in Midvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Midvale School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Midvale, 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 Midvale on the city page.
Is Midvale School a good school?
Midvale School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 75% 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 Canyons District?
Besides Midvale 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.
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