Enrollment
145
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Richfield, UT
Richfield Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Richfield Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490093000495
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Richfield Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 48.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 50.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Richfield Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Preschool ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Richfield, UT.
School address
District: Sevier District · Utah
NCES ID 490093000495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
48.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+126% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Richfield Preschool compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Richfield Preschool
Richfield Preschool is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Richfield, Utah, enrolling 145 students.
Class loads run heavy: 48.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Utah schools and 126% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 50.3% of students qualify for free meals, 80% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 145 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students) and Monroe School (537 students) alongside Richfield Preschool.
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 Richfield Preschool compares
Richfield Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 48.3:1 | ▲ 126% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.3% | ▲ 80% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
48.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
48.3:1
students per teacher
- 126% above state mean
Top 99% in Utah - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,108
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 88.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Richfield Preschool is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier District, which includes Richfield Preschool.
$10,108
Per student
+3%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 54.0%
Federal 17.9%
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 Richfield Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monroe School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pahvant School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Red Hills Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashman School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Richfield Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- 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
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 (~145 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~48.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Richfield Preschool
How many students attend Richfield Preschool?
Richfield Preschool has 145 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Richfield, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richfield Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Richfield Preschool is 48.3:1, which is 126% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 208% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Richfield Preschool?
50.3% of students at Richfield Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Richfield Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Richfield Preschool is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Richfield, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Richfield Preschool?
Richfield Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Richfield Preschool rank among public schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Richfield Preschool ranks #3 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.
Is Richfield Preschool a good school?
Richfield Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Sevier District?
Besides Richfield Preschool, Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students), Monroe School (537 students), and Pahvant School (520 students). See the Sevier District district page for the complete list.
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