Enrollment
608
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Logan, UT
River Heights School
Federal NCES profile for River Heights School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490012000082
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
River Heights School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Logan · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
River Heights School has class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, River Heights School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Logan, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How River Heights School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at River Heights School
River Heights School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Logan, Utah, enrolling 608 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.8% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 608 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 386 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #164.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 608 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Logan's public schools, it stands alongside Bridger School (499 students): River Heights School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.4:1 vs 21.7:1).
Cache District also operates Ridgeline High School (1,894 students) and Green Canyon High School (1,677 students) alongside River Heights 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 River Heights School compares
River Heights 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 33% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Utah - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.2, River Heights 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 River Heights 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 River Heights 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Cache Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to River Heights 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 other schools in Logan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~608 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about River Heights School
How many students attend River Heights School?
River Heights School has 608 students enrolled. It is a public school in Logan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at River Heights School is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at River Heights School?
18.8% of students at River Heights School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of River Heights School?
The largest demographic group at River Heights School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Logan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for River Heights School?
River Heights School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does River Heights School rank among schools in Logan?
By Resource Investment Index, River Heights School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Logan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Logan on the city page.
Is River Heights School a good school?
River Heights School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 River Heights 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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