- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Snow Canyon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Snow Canyon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000063
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Snow Canyon Middle earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Snow Canyon Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Snow Canyon Middle ranks #6 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-101 students YoY
Snow Canyon Middle shrank from 909 students in 2022-23 to 808 in 2023-24 (-11.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-101 students YoY 490114000063 · St George, UT Other · MID · TRAD
796 enr · 21.5:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
Snow Canyon Middle shrank from 909 students in 2022-23 to 808 in 2023-24 (-11.1%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 33.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Snow Canyon Middle 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 796
Snow Canyon Middle
796 students
What this shows Snow Canyon Middle reports 796 students on the CCD universe file.
How Snow Canyon Middle compares
Snow Canyon Middle 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▲ 9% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 796 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
796
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Utah - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 85 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.4%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Snow Canyon Middle is more 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 Snow Canyon Middle 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 | Lower 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 Snow Canyon Middle'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 (~796 students)
Frequently asked questions about Snow Canyon Middle
How many students attend Snow Canyon Middle?
Snow Canyon Middle has 796 students enrolled. It is a public school in St George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), down 101.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snow Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Snow Canyon Middle is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Snow Canyon Middle?
30.6% of students at Snow Canyon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Snow Canyon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Snow Canyon Middle is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in St George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Snow Canyon Middle?
Snow Canyon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Snow Canyon Middle rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Snow Canyon Middle ranks #6 of 17 schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St George on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides Snow Canyon Middle, 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.