- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Oakridge School
Federal NCES profile for Oakridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490036000246
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakridge School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakridge School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge School ranks #4 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Oakridge School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 490036000246 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
279 enr · 23.3:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Oakridge School held near 300 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Oakridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 279
Oakridge School
279 students
What this shows Oakridge School reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakridge School compares
Oakridge School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 84% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Utah - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,000
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Oakridge School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oakridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakridge School
How many students attend Oakridge School?
Oakridge School has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakridge School is 23.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oakridge School?
4.5% of students at Oakridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakridge School?
The largest demographic group at Oakridge School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakridge School?
Oakridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oakridge School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakridge School ranks #4 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, 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 Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Oakridge School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.