Enrollment
12
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Manti, UT
South Sanpete Education Support Center
Federal NCES profile for South Sanpete Education Support Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490096001425
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Sanpete Education Support Center earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Utah schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Utah.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manti · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 75.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Sanpete Education Support Center has class sizes smaller than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Sanpete Education Support Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manti, UT.
School address
District: South Sanpete District · Utah
NCES ID 490096001425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-81% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+168% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Sanpete Education Support Center compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Sanpete Education Support Center
South Sanpete Education Support Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Manti, Utah, enrolling 12 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4:1, South Sanpete Education Support Center is leaner than roughly 99% of Utah schools and 81% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 75.0% of students qualify for free meals, 168% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Utah schools, with 12 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
South Sanpete District also operates Manti High (690 students) and Gunnison Valley School (584 students) alongside South Sanpete Education Support Center.
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 South Sanpete Education Support Center compares
South Sanpete Education Support Center on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 81% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.0% | ▲ 168% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 12 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
12
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 168% 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
4:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 1% in Utah - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$10,383
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 33.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 16.7%
African American 8.3%
Largest group: White at 33.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.4, South Sanpete Education Support Center is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Sanpete District, which includes South Sanpete Education Support Center.
$10,383
Per student
+6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.7%
State 63.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 South Sanpete Education Support Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manti High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gunnison Valley School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephraim School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ephraim Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manti School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Sanpete Education Support Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
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 (~12 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Sanpete Education Support Center
How many students attend South Sanpete Education Support Center?
South Sanpete Education Support Center has 12 students enrolled. It is a public school in Manti, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Sanpete Education Support Center?
The student-teacher ratio at South Sanpete Education Support Center is 4:1, which is 81% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 75% lower 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 South Sanpete Education Support Center?
75.0% of students at South Sanpete Education Support Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Sanpete Education Support Center?
The largest demographic group at South Sanpete Education Support Center is White at 33.3% of enrollment, in Manti, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Sanpete Education Support Center?
South Sanpete Education Support Center has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does South Sanpete Education Support Center rank among public schools in Manti?
By Resource Investment Index, South Sanpete Education Support Center ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manti, 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 Manti on the city page.
Is South Sanpete Education Support Center a good school?
South Sanpete Education Support Center earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Utah schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Utah. 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 South Sanpete District?
Besides South Sanpete Education Support Center, South Sanpete District also operates Manti High (690 students), Gunnison Valley School (584 students), and Ephraim School (535 students). See the South Sanpete District district page for the complete list.
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