- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Midvale School shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 490014200312 · Midvale, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 18.4:1 · 91.6% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Midvale School shrank from 722 students in 2022-23 to 651 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE added 35.7 → 36.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Midvale School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 644
Midvale School
644 students
What this shows Midvale School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How Midvale School compares
Midvale School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,268
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,435
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~644 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 722 (2022-23) → 651 (2023-24), down 71.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.