Enrollment
475
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Hills School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Hills School
Silver Hills School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Kearns, Utah, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Utah schools and 39% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 47.3% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 158 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (54%) and White (31%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Silver Hills 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 Silver Hills School compares
Silver Hills 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,325
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Silver Hills School.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.7:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Silver Hills School a good school?
Silver Hills School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. 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 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.
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