- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santa Clara, UT
Santa Clara School
Federal NCES profile for Santa Clara School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000701
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santa Clara School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Santa Clara · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Santa Clara School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Clara School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Santa Clara, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Santa Clara School shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 490114000701 · Santa Clara, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
450 enr · 20.5:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Santa Clara School shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 458 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Santa Clara 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 450
Santa Clara School
450 students
What this shows Santa Clara School reports 450 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santa Clara School compares
Santa Clara School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 25% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Utah - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.3%
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 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Santa Clara School is less 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 Santa Clara 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santa Clara 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 (~450 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santa Clara School
How many students attend Santa Clara School?
Santa Clara School has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santa Clara, UT. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 458 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santa Clara School is 20.5:1, 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 Santa Clara School?
20.9% of students at Santa Clara School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santa Clara School?
The largest demographic group at Santa Clara School is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Santa Clara, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santa Clara School?
Santa Clara School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Santa Clara School rank among public schools in Santa Clara?
By Resource Investment Index, Santa Clara School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Santa Clara, 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 Washington District?
Besides Santa Clara 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.