Enrollment
70
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 490003501085 Charter school
Moab Charter School — Moab, UT
Federal NCES profile for Moab Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Moab Charter School · Utah
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.3:1
vs 23.1:1 Utah avg
-55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moab Charter School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Moab Charter School reports 70 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 6.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 55% below the Utah state mean of 23.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 35% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 48.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 73% above the Utah average and 7% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 93 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Moab Charter School spends $14,513 per pupil district-wide, above the Utah average of $12,354 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.4% from local sources (property taxes), 72.4% from the state, and 21.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moab Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Utah state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.3:1 | ▼ 55% | 23.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▲ 73% | 28.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 70 | top 7% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 73% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
— 55% below state mean
Top 4% in Utah — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
25.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,513
per pupil, district-wide
— above Utah avg of $12,354
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 93 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 70 Top 7% in Utah — larger than 93% of 1,068 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 6.0
Students per teacher 10.3:1 -55% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 48.4% +73% vs state
NCES ID 490003501085
Student demographics
White 62.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 62.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 93:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.7%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moab Charter School, which includes Moab Charter School.
$14,513
Per student
+17%
vs Utah
Avg $12,354
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.4%
State 72.4%
Federal 21.2%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Moab Charter School
How many students attend Moab Charter School?
Moab Charter School has 70 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in MOAB, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moab Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moab Charter School is 10.3:1, which is 55% lower than the Utah average of 23.1:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moab Charter School?
48.4% of students at Moab Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moab Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Moab Charter School is White at 62.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in MOAB, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moab Charter School?
Moab Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.