Enrollment
635
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midvale, UT
Midvalley School
Federal NCES profile for Midvalley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200313
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midvalley School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Midvale · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Midvalley School has class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midvalley School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Midvale, UT.
School address
District: Canyons District · Utah
NCES ID 490014200313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+232% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midvalley School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midvalley School
Midvalley School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Midvale, Utah, enrolling 635 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.5:1 is larger than about 89% of Utah schools and 24% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.1% of students qualify for free meals, 232% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 635 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #12.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 635 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.5% 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 Midvalley 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 Midvalley School compares
Midvalley 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 | 26.5:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 232% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 232% 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
26.5:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Utah - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.5%
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 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
White 45.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.2%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.6, Midvalley 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 Midvalley 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 Midvalley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midvalley 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 (~635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Midvalley School
How many students attend Midvalley School?
Midvalley School has 635 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midvale, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midvalley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midvalley School is 26.5:1, which is 24% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Midvalley School?
93.1% of students at Midvalley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Midvalley School?
The largest demographic group at Midvalley School is White at 45.4% of enrollment, in Midvale, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midvalley School?
Midvalley School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Midvalley School rank among elementary schools in Midvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Midvalley School ranks #4 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 Midvalley School a good school?
Midvalley School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Midvalley 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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