- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint George, UT
South Mesa Elementary
Federal NCES profile for South Mesa Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490114001602
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Mesa Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Saint George · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
South Mesa Elementary has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Mesa Elementary ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Saint George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114001602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
South Mesa Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 490114001602 · Saint George, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 22:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Utah Online K8 (2,693 students)
South Mesa Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Mesa Elementary 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 595
South Mesa Elementary
595 students
What this shows South Mesa Elementary reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Mesa Elementary compares
South Mesa Elementary 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 61% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Utah - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 595 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.0, South Mesa Elementary 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 South Mesa Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Mesa Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Mesa Elementary
How many students attend South Mesa Elementary?
South Mesa Elementary has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint George, UT. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mesa Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Mesa Elementary is 22:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Mesa Elementary?
10.8% of students at South Mesa Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Mesa Elementary?
The largest demographic group at South Mesa Elementary is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Saint George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Mesa Elementary?
South Mesa Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 South Mesa Elementary rank among public schools in Saint George?
By Resource Investment Index, South Mesa Elementary ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Saint George, 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 Saint George on the city page.
What other schools are in Washington District?
Besides South Mesa Elementary, 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.