- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sandy, UT
Special Ed Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Special Ed Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490014201309
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Special Ed Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 312
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Special Ed Preschool ranks #4 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Special Ed Preschool held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 490014201309 · Sandy, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 22.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Special Ed Preschool held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Special Ed Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 312
Special Ed Preschool
312 students
What this shows Special Ed Preschool reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Special Ed Preschool compares
Special Ed Preschool 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 19% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Funding equity
$11,268
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
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.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
African American 3.2%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.3, Special Ed Preschool is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Special Ed Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Special Ed Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Special Ed Preschool
How many students attend Special Ed Preschool?
Special Ed Preschool has 312 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Sandy, UT. CCD year-over-year: 340 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Special Ed Preschool?
22.6% of students at Special Ed Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Special Ed Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Special Ed Preschool is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Sandy, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Special Ed Preschool?
Special Ed Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. 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 Special Ed Preschool rank among schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Special Ed Preschool ranks #4 of 7 schools in Sandy, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Special Ed Preschool, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.