- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kearns, UT
Thomas W. Bacchus School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas W. Bacchus School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490036000755
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas W. Bacchus School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #7 of 11
- public schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas W. Bacchus School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Bacchus School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Thomas W. Bacchus School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 490036000755 · Kearns, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 22.5:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Thomas W. Bacchus School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 14.0 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Thomas W. Bacchus School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 315
Thomas W. Bacchus School
315 students
What this shows Thomas W. Bacchus School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas W. Bacchus School compares
Thomas W. Bacchus 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▲ 62% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Utah - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$11,000
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
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 29.8%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Thomas W. Bacchus School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas W. Bacchus School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas W. Bacchus School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas W. Bacchus School
How many students attend Thomas W. Bacchus School?
Thomas W. Bacchus School has 315 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kearns, UT. CCD year-over-year: 335 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Bacchus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas W. Bacchus School is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas W. Bacchus School?
45.4% of students at Thomas W. Bacchus School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas W. Bacchus School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas W. Bacchus School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas W. Bacchus School?
Thomas W. Bacchus School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas W. Bacchus School rank among public schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas W. Bacchus School ranks #7 of 11 public schools in Kearns, 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 Kearns on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Thomas W. Bacchus School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.