Enrollment
482
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Magna, UT
Pleasant Green School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Green School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000854
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Green School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Magna · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Green School has class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Green School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Magna, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasant Green School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasant Green School
Pleasant Green School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Magna, Utah, enrolling 482 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 47.0% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 482 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (38%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Pleasant Green 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 Pleasant Green School compares
Pleasant Green 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▲ 68% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 482 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
482
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in Utah - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.2%
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
$10,325
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
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 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 45.6%
White 38.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Pleasant Green School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Pleasant Green School.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 Pleasant Green School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Green School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~482 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Green School
How many students attend Pleasant Green School?
Pleasant Green School has 482 students enrolled. It is a public school in Magna, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Green School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Green School is 24.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Green School?
47.0% of students at Pleasant Green School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Green School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Green School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Magna, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Green School?
Pleasant Green School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Pleasant Green School rank among schools in Magna?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Green School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Magna, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Magna on the city page.
Is Pleasant Green School a good school?
Pleasant Green School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Granite District?
Besides Pleasant Green School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.
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