Enrollment
481
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · St George, UT
Sunset School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490114000842
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in St George · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset School ranks #12 of 17 schools in St George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114000842 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset School
Sunset School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in St George, Utah, enrolling 481 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 52.6% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 481 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 119 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #93, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 601 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Washington District also operates Utah Online K8 (2,693 students) and Utah Online 7-12 (1,547 students) alongside Sunset School.
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 Sunset School compares
Sunset School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 88% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 481 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
481
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Utah - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.9%
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 53.6%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 53.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Sunset School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Washington District, which includes Sunset School.
$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 Sunset School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher 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
- 2,693
- 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 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 (~481 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunset School
How many students attend Sunset School?
Sunset School has 481 students enrolled. It is a public school in St George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset School is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 13% higher 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 Sunset School?
52.6% 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 53.6% of enrollment, in St George, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset School?
Sunset School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Sunset School rank among schools in St George?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset School ranks #12 of 17 schools in St George, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St George on the city page.
Is Sunset School a good school?
Sunset School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Sunset School, 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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