- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Panguitch School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 490030000189 · Panguitch, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
240 enr · 17.1:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Garfield Online (705 students)
Panguitch School held near 237 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.9 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Panguitch School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Garfield Onlin
Garfield Online
705 students
- This school 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
- Escalante Scho 105
Escalante School
105 students
What this shows Panguitch School reports 240 students on the CCD universe file.
How Panguitch School compares
Panguitch School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Garfield District reports $12,261 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~240 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 238 (2022-23) → 237 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.