- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Sandstone School
Federal NCES profile for Sandstone School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000739
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandstone School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #17 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandstone School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandstone School ranks #17 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000739 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Sandstone School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 490114000739 · St George, UT Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 20.7:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Sandstone School held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sandstone School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Utah Online K8
Utah Online K8
2,693 students
- Utah Online 7-
Utah Online 7-12
1,547 students
- Crimson Cliffs
Crimson Cliffs High
1,401 students
- Snow Canyon Hi
Snow Canyon High
1,324 students
- Dixie High
Dixie High
1,263 students
- This school 518
Sandstone School
518 students
What this shows Sandstone School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandstone School compares
Sandstone 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 75% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$9,106
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 518 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 44.0%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Sandstone School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Washington District reports $9,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sandstone School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah Online K8 | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Utah Online 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandstone School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 29.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,263
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sandstone School
How many students attend Sandstone School?
Sandstone School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in St George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandstone School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandstone School is 20.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% 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 Sandstone School?
49.0% of students at Sandstone School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandstone School?
The largest demographic group at Sandstone School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in St George, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandstone School?
Sandstone School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Sandstone School rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandstone School ranks #17 of 17 schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St George on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Sandstone School, Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students), Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students), and Crimson Cliffs High (1,401 students). See the Washington District district page for the complete list.