- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Richfield, UT
Richfield High
Federal NCES profile for Richfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490093000544
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richfield High earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Richfield High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Richfield, UT.
School address
District: Sevier District · Utah
NCES ID 490093000544 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Richfield High held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 490093000544 · Richfield, UT High · MID · TRAD
789 enr · 21.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe School (537 students)
Richfield High held near 753 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.9 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Richfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Richfield High
789 students
- Monroe School
Monroe School
537 students
- Pahvant School
Pahvant School
520 students
- Red Hills Midd
Red Hills Middle
503 students
- Ashman School
Ashman School
466 students
- Salina School
Salina School
435 students
What this shows Richfield High reports 789 students on the CCD universe file.
How Richfield High compares
Richfield High 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 | 21.9:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 46% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 789 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.9:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
789
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Utah - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.2%
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
$11,591
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.3, Richfield High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Sevier District reports $11,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Richfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pahvant School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Hills Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ashman School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salina School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Nationwide high 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 (~789 students)
Frequently asked questions about Richfield High
How many students attend Richfield High?
Richfield High has 789 students enrolled. It is a high school in Richfield, UT. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 753 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield High is 21.9:1, which is 2% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richfield High?
40.9% of students at Richfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richfield High?
The largest demographic group at Richfield High is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Richfield, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richfield High?
Richfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Richfield High rank among public schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield High ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Richfield, 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 Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Sevier District?
Besides Richfield High, Sevier District also operates Monroe School (537 students), Pahvant School (520 students), and Red Hills Middle (503 students). See the Sevier District district page for the complete list.