Enrollment
229
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Washington, UT
St. George Academy
Federal NCES profile for St. George Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490018801485Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. George Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
St. George Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St. George Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Washington, UT.
School address
District: St. George Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490018801485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St. George Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at St. George Academy
St. George Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Washington, Utah, enrolling 229 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 13.5:1, St. George Academy is leaner than roughly 93% of Utah schools and 37% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.6% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Utah average.
Enrollment of 229 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 229 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St. George Academy spends $7,361 per pupil, 25% below the Utah average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Washington's public schools, it stands alongside Riverside School (610 students): St. George Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.5:1 vs 19.7:1).
St. George Academy is a single-school charter district, so St. George Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 St. George Academy compares
St. George Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 37% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 73% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 7% in Utah - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.1%
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
$7,361
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 229 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, St. George Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. George Academy, which includes St. George Academy.
$7,361
Per student
-25%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-56%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 90.9%
Federal 7.5%
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.
Similar other schools in Washington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St. George Academy
How many students attend St. George Academy?
St. George Academy has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Washington, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. George Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at St. George Academy is 13.5:1, which is 37% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 14% 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 St. George Academy?
7.6% of students at St. George Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. George Academy?
The largest demographic group at St. George Academy is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Washington, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. George Academy?
St. George Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St. George Academy rank among schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, St. George Academy ranks #1 of 6 schools in Washington, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Washington on the city page.
Is St. George Academy a good school?
St. George Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% 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 St. George Academy?
None; St. George Academy is a single-school charter district, and St. George Academy is its only campus.
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