Enrollment
450
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Santa Clara School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Santa Clara School
Santa Clara School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Santa Clara, Utah, enrolling 450 students.
At 20.5:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.9% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 450 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.
Against 307 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #163.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara School compares
Santa Clara 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 | 20.5:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Santa Clara School.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- 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
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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Santa Clara on the city page.
Is Santa Clara School a good school?
Santa Clara School earns 22/100 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 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.
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