- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearns, UT
Silver Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000852
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Hills School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 7
- schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Hills School has class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Hills School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Silver Hills School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 490036000852 · Kearns, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 29.7:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Silver Hills School held near 386 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 15.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Silver Hills School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 475
Silver Hills School
475 students
What this shows Silver Hills School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How Silver Hills School compares
Silver Hills 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 | 29.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 69% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Utah - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$11,000
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
22
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
White 30.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.1%
Asian 4.8%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Silver Hills School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Silver Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silver Hills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about Silver Hills School
How many students attend Silver Hills School?
Silver Hills School has 475 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearns, UT. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Hills School is 29.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Hills School?
47.3% of students at Silver Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Hills School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Hills School?
Silver Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Silver Hills School rank among schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Hills School ranks #1 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearns on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Silver Hills School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.