Enrollment
719
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Providence School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Providence School
Providence School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Providence, Utah, enrolling 719 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 719 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #43.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Cache District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,894 students) and Green Canyon High School (1,677 students) alongside Providence 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 Providence School compares
Providence 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 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cache District, which includes Providence School.
$9,309
Per student
-5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 58.3%
Federal 10.2%
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 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
- 1,894
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
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 (~719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Providence on the city page.
Is Providence School a good school?
Providence School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 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.
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