Enrollment
240
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Panguitch, UT
Panguitch School
Federal NCES profile for Panguitch School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490030000189
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Panguitch School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Panguitch · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 28.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Panguitch School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Panguitch School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Panguitch, UT.
School address
District: Garfield District · Utah
NCES ID 490030000189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Panguitch School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Panguitch School
Panguitch School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Panguitch, Utah, enrolling 240 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 240 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 77 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Garfield District also operates Garfield Online (705 students) and Bryce Valley School (157 students) alongside Panguitch 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 Panguitch School compares
Panguitch 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▲ 1% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Utah - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$10,963
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, Panguitch School 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 School.
$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 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Online | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Bryce Valley School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Panguitch High | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bryce Valley High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Escalante School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Panguitch School'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~240 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Panguitch School
How many students attend Panguitch School?
Panguitch School has 240 students enrolled. It is a public school in Panguitch, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Panguitch School?
The student-teacher ratio at Panguitch School is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 9% higher 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 School?
28.2% of students at Panguitch School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Panguitch School?
The largest demographic group at Panguitch School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Panguitch, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Panguitch School?
Panguitch School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Panguitch School rank among public schools in Panguitch?
By Resource Investment Index, Panguitch School ranks #4 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 School a good school?
Panguitch School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% 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 School, Garfield District also operates Garfield Online (705 students), Bryce Valley School (157 students), and Panguitch High (149 students). See the Garfield District district page for the complete list.
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