- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sunset, UT
Sunset School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490021000146
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sunset · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 37.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset School has class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sunset, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Sunset School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 490021000146 · Sunset, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 29.7:1 · 37.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Sunset School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sunset School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school 386
Sunset School
386 students
What this shows Sunset School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset School compares
Sunset School 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 | 29.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.1% | ▲ 33% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Utah - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$9,986
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 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.0%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 53.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Sunset School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sunset School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- 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 (~386 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset School
How many students attend Sunset School?
Sunset School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sunset, UT. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset School is 29.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset School?
37.1% of students at Sunset School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset School is White at 53.1% of enrollment, in Sunset, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset School?
Sunset School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Sunset School rank among public schools in Sunset?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sunset, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Sunset School, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.