Enrollment
456
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vernal, UT
Naples School
Federal NCES profile for Naples School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490108000583
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Naples School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Vernal · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 48.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Naples School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Naples School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Vernal, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Naples School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Naples School
Naples School is a mid-sized elementary school in Vernal, Utah, enrolling 456 students.
At 21.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 48.6% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 456 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 147 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #48.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students) and Vernal Middle (842 students) alongside Naples 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 Naples School compares
Naples 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.6% | ▲ 74% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Utah - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.5%
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
$10,757
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 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 79.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Naples School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uintah District, which includes Naples School.
$10,757
Per student
+10%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 45.8%
Federal 13.1%
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 Naples School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernal Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uintah Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Naples School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~456 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Naples School
How many students attend Naples School?
Naples School has 456 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vernal, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Naples School?
The student-teacher ratio at Naples School is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Naples School?
48.6% of students at Naples School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Naples School?
The largest demographic group at Naples School is White at 79.8% of enrollment, in Vernal, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Naples School?
Naples School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Naples School rank among elementary schools in Vernal?
By Resource Investment Index, Naples School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Vernal, 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 Vernal on the city page.
Is Naples School a good school?
Naples School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Uintah District?
Besides Naples School, Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students), Vernal Middle (842 students), and Discovery School (656 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.
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