Enrollment
514
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandy, UT
Sandy School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490014200321
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #7 of 7
- schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandy School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandy School
Sandy School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Sandy, Utah, enrolling 514 students.
At 20.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 50.8% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 514 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 135 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #98, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (44%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Sandy 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 Sandy School compares
Sandy 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 81% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 514 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
514
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Utah - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$10,509
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
25
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 43.8%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, Sandy School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Sandy School.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 Sandy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sandy School
How many students attend Sandy School?
Sandy School has 514 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sandy, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy School is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 31% 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 Sandy School?
50.8% of students at Sandy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy School?
Sandy School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sandy School rank among schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy School ranks #7 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandy on the city page.
Is Sandy School a good school?
Sandy School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Canyons District?
Besides Sandy School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.
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