Enrollment
454
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, UT
Parkside School
Federal NCES profile for Parkside School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490060000375
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkside School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkside School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+112% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkside School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkside School
Parkside School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Murray, Utah, enrolling 454 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 59.4% of students qualify for free meals, 112% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 454 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 80 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 62.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students) and Hillcrest Jr High (696 students) alongside Parkside 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 Parkside School compares
Parkside 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 112% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Utah - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.3%
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
$10,367
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
5
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.5%
White 30.6%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Parkside School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray District, which includes Parkside School.
$10,367
Per student
+6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 12.6%
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 Parkside School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Viewmont School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkside School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary 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 (~454 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parkside School
How many students attend Parkside School?
Parkside School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkside School is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 20% 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 Parkside School?
59.4% of students at Parkside School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkside School?
The largest demographic group at Parkside School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.5% of enrollment, in Murray, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkside School?
Parkside School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Parkside School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkside School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, 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 Murray on the city page.
Is Parkside School a good school?
Parkside School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Murray District?
Besides Parkside School, Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students), Hillcrest Jr High (696 students), and Horizon School (664 students). See the Murray District district page for the complete list.
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