Enrollment
535
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Plymouth School
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000254
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools.
- #51 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth School has class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth School ranks #51 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+112% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Plymouth School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Plymouth School
Plymouth School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 535 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger 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 535 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 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.7% 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.
Among Salt Lake City's public schools, it stands alongside Brighton High (2,435 students): Plymouth School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (24.3:1 vs 27.1:1).
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Plymouth 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 Plymouth School compares
Plymouth 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 112% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 535 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
535
Bigger than 66% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Utah - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.7%
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
32
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 56.6%
White 25.8%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth 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 in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~535 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Plymouth School
How many students attend Plymouth School?
Plymouth School has 535 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth School is 24.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Plymouth School?
59.4% of students at Plymouth School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth School?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth School?
Plymouth School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Plymouth School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth School ranks #51 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is Plymouth School a good school?
Plymouth School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of 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 Plymouth 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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