Enrollment
520
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richfield, UT
Pahvant School
Federal NCES profile for Pahvant School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490093000543
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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
Pahvant School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.9:1
- large classes for Utah
- 42.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pahvant School has class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pahvant School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Richfield, UT.
School address
District: Sevier District · Utah
NCES ID 490093000543 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pahvant School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pahvant School
Pahvant School is a mid-sized elementary school in Richfield, Utah, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.9:1 is larger than about 94% of Utah schools and 35% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 520 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 196 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #195, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1040 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students) and Monroe School (537 students) alongside Pahvant 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 Pahvant School compares
Pahvant 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 | 28.9:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.4% | ▲ 51% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
28.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Utah - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
44.6%
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
$10,108
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.3%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Pahvant School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier District, which includes Pahvant School.
$10,108
Per student
+3%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 54.0%
Federal 17.9%
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 Pahvant School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Hills Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashman School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salina School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pahvant School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pahvant School
How many students attend Pahvant School?
Pahvant School has 520 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richfield, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pahvant School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pahvant School is 28.9:1, which is 35% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 84% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pahvant School?
42.4% of students at Pahvant School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pahvant School?
The largest demographic group at Pahvant School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Richfield, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pahvant School?
Pahvant School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Pahvant School rank among public schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Pahvant School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Richfield, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richfield on the city page.
Is Pahvant School a good school?
Pahvant School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of 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 Sevier District?
Besides Pahvant School, Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students), Monroe School (537 students), and Red Hills Middle (503 students). See the Sevier District district page for the complete list.
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