- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 7/100.
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 7/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 7
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Pahvant School grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+7.5%).
Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 490093000543 · Richfield, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 28.9:1 · 42.4% lunch · RII 7
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield High (789 students)
Pahvant School grew from 469 students in 2022-23 to 504 in 2023-24 (+7.5%). Teacher FTE added 18.7 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Pahvant School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richfield High
Richfield High
789 students
- Monroe School
Monroe School
537 students
- This school
Pahvant School
520 students
- Red Hills Midd
Red Hills Middle
503 students
- Ashman School
Ashman School
466 students
- Salina School
Salina School
435 students
What this shows Pahvant School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pahvant School compares
Pahvant School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,591
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
Counselors0.5 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.
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
District finance for Sevier District reports $11,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~520 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 469 (2022-23) → 504 (2023-24), up 35.
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 7/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.