- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Riley School
Federal NCES profile for Riley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490087000515
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riley School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Utah schools.
- #31 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Riley School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riley School ranks #31 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Riley School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 12.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 490087000515 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 15.9:1 · 99.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Riley School shrank from 223 students in 2022-23 to 205 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.1 → 12.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Riley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 223
Riley School
223 students
What this shows Riley School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riley School compares
Riley School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 26% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 256% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 256% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Utah - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
75.3%
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
$13,808
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
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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riley School
How many students attend Riley School?
Riley School has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley School is 15.9:1, which is 26% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riley School?
99.6% of students at Riley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riley School?
Riley School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Riley School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Riley School ranks #31 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.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Riley School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.