- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Panguitch Middle shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 490030000712 · Panguitch, UT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 14:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Online (705 students)
Panguitch Middle shrank from 72 students in 2022-23 to 66 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE held 4.7 → 4.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Panguitch Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Onlin
Garfield Online
705 students
- Panguitch Scho 240
Panguitch School
240 students
- Bryce Valley S 157
Bryce Valley School
157 students
- Panguitch High 149
Panguitch High
149 students
- Bryce Valley H 142
Bryce Valley High
142 students
- This school 56
Panguitch Middle
56 students
What this shows Panguitch Middle reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panguitch Middle compares
Panguitch Middle is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,261
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
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.
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
District finance for Garfield District reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~56 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 72 (2022-23) → 66 (2023-24), down 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.