- Enrollment
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, UT
Providence School
Federal NCES profile for Providence School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490012000081
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Providence School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Providence School has class sizes larger than 75% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Providence School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Providence, UT.
School address
District: Cache District · Utah
NCES ID 490012000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Providence School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 490012000081 · Providence, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 24:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgeline High School (1,894 students)
Providence School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Providence School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgeline High
Ridgeline High School
1,894 students
- Green Canyon H
Green Canyon High School
1,677 students
- Sky View High
Sky View High
1,600 students
- Mountain Crest
Mountain Crest High
1,547 students
- North Cache Mi
North Cache Middle School
1,194 students
- This school 719
Providence School
719 students
What this shows Providence School reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Providence School compares
Providence 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 | 24:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 57% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
24:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Utah - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$10,273
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Providence School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cache District reports $10,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Providence School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgeline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Green Canyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sky View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Crest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cache Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Providence School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,677
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,600
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Providence School
How many students attend Providence School?
Providence School has 719 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, UT. CCD year-over-year: 760 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Providence School?
The student-teacher ratio at Providence School is 24:1, which is 12% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Providence School?
12.1% of students at Providence School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Providence School?
The largest demographic group at Providence School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Providence, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Providence School?
Providence School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Providence School rank among public schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Providence School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Providence, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Cache District?
Besides Providence School, Cache District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,894 students), Green Canyon High School (1,677 students), and Sky View High (1,600 students). See the Cache District district page for the complete list.