- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salina, UT
Salina School
Federal NCES profile for Salina School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490093000546
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salina School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Salina · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Salina School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salina School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Salina, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Salina School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 490093000546 · Salina, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
435 enr · 22.9:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Richfield High (789 students)
Salina School held near 438 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Salina School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Richfield High
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
- This school
Salina School
435 students
What this shows Salina School reports 435 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salina School compares
Salina School 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 85% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 435 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
435
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 66% in Utah - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 435 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, Salina School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Sevier District reports $11,591 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salina School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pahvant School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Red Hills Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashman School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salina School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~435 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salina School
How many students attend Salina School?
Salina School has 435 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salina, UT. CCD year-over-year: 420 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salina School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salina School is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salina School?
51.9% of students at Salina School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salina School?
The largest demographic group at Salina School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Salina, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salina School?
Salina School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Salina School rank among public schools in Salina?
By Resource Investment Index, Salina School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Salina, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Sevier District?
Besides Salina School, 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.