- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sandy, UT
Park Lane School
Federal NCES profile for Park Lane School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014200685
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park Lane School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 18
- elementary schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 16.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Park Lane School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park Lane School ranks #3 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Park Lane School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 490014200685 · Sandy, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
324 enr · 19.1:1 · 16.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Park Lane School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Park Lane School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 324
Park Lane School
324 students
What this shows Park Lane School reports 324 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park Lane School compares
Park Lane 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.3% | ▼ 42% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Utah - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
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
$11,268
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Park Lane School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Park Lane School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park Lane School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~324 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park Lane School
How many students attend Park Lane School?
Park Lane School has 324 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Lane School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park Lane School is 19.1:1, which is 11% 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 Park Lane School?
16.3% of students at Park Lane School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park Lane School?
The largest demographic group at Park Lane School is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park Lane School?
Park Lane 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 Park Lane School rank among elementary schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Park Lane School ranks #3 of 18 elementary schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Park Lane School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.