- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Paradise Canyon
Federal NCES profile for Paradise Canyon, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000903
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paradise Canyon earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 70% of Utah schools.
- #10 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- small classes for Utah
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Paradise Canyon has class sizes smaller than 70% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Canyon ranks #10 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000903 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Paradise Canyon held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 490114000903 · St George, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
461 enr · 19.2:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Paradise Canyon held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Paradise Canyon in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school 461
Paradise Canyon
461 students
What this shows Paradise Canyon reports 461 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paradise Canyon compares
Paradise Canyon 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 | 19.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 94% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 461 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
461
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 30% in Utah - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 461 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 29.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Paradise Canyon is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paradise Canyon Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paradise Canyon's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~461 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paradise Canyon
How many students attend Paradise Canyon?
Paradise Canyon has 461 students enrolled. It is a public school in St George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 478 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Paradise Canyon is 19.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 22% 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 Paradise Canyon?
54.2% of students at Paradise Canyon are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paradise Canyon?
The largest demographic group at Paradise Canyon is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in St George, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paradise Canyon?
Paradise Canyon has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Paradise Canyon rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Paradise Canyon ranks #10 of 17 schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St George on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Paradise Canyon, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.