Enrollment
56
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Panguitch, UT
Panguitch Middle
Federal NCES profile for Panguitch Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490030000712
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panguitch Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Panguitch · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- small classes for Utah
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Panguitch Middle has class sizes smaller than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panguitch Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Panguitch, UT.
School address
District: Garfield District · Utah
NCES ID 490030000712 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Panguitch Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Panguitch Middle
Panguitch Middle is a small middle school in Panguitch, Utah, enrolling 56 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 14:1, Panguitch Middle is leaner than roughly 91% of Utah schools and 35% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.8% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Utah schools, with 56 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Against 19 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #9.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 56 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Garfield District also operates Garfield Online (705 students) and Panguitch School (240 students) alongside Panguitch Middle.
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 Panguitch Middle compares
Panguitch Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 35% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 26% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 9% in Utah - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,963
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 56 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Panguitch Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Garfield District, which includes Panguitch Middle.
$10,963
Per student
+12%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.3%
State 61.4%
Federal 9.2%
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.
How Panguitch Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Online | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Panguitch School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryce Valley School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panguitch High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryce Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panguitch Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle 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 (~56 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Panguitch Middle
How many students attend Panguitch Middle?
Panguitch Middle has 56 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Panguitch, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panguitch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Panguitch Middle is 14:1, which is 35% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Panguitch Middle?
20.8% of students at Panguitch Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panguitch Middle?
The largest demographic group at Panguitch Middle is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Panguitch, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panguitch Middle?
Panguitch Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Panguitch Middle rank among public schools in Panguitch?
By Resource Investment Index, Panguitch Middle ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Panguitch, 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 Panguitch on the city page.
Is Panguitch Middle a good school?
Panguitch Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% 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 Garfield District?
Besides Panguitch Middle, Garfield District also operates Garfield Online (705 students), Panguitch School (240 students), and Bryce Valley School (157 students). See the Garfield District district page for the complete list.
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