- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sandy School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 490014200321 · Sandy, UT Other · MID · TRAD
514 enr · 20.6:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Sandy School held near 507 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.1 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sandy School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 514
Sandy School
514 students
What this shows Sandy School reports 514 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sandy School compares
Sandy 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 | 20.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,268
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
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.
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
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,435
- 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
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 (~514 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 507 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.