Enrollment
802
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint George, UT
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490114001300
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 11
- public schools in Saint George · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate has class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Ridge Intermediate ranks #4 of 11 public schools in Saint George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114001300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunrise Ridge Intermediate compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Saint George, Utah, enrolling 802 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 802 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 340 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #61.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 401 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Sunrise Ridge Intermediate.
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 Sunrise Ridge Intermediate compares
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 51% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 802 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
802
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Utah - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$8,179
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 401 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Sunrise Ridge Intermediate.
$8,179
Per student
-16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-51%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 43.3%
Federal 14.0%
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 Sunrise Ridge Intermediate 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunrise Ridge Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,693
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~802 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunrise Ridge Intermediate
How many students attend Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate has 802 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is 24.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
13.6% of students at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Sunrise Ridge Intermediate is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Saint George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunrise Ridge Intermediate?
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunrise Ridge Intermediate rank among public schools in Saint George?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunrise Ridge Intermediate ranks #4 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.
Is Sunrise Ridge Intermediate a good school?
Sunrise Ridge Intermediate earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 Washington District?
Besides Sunrise Ridge Intermediate, 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.
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