Enrollment
653
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint George, UT
Tonaquint Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Tonaquint Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490114001198
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tonaquint Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 11
- public schools in Saint George · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 32.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tonaquint Intermediate has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tonaquint Intermediate ranks #5 of 11 public schools in Saint George, UT.
School address
District: Washington District · Utah
NCES ID 490114001198 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tonaquint Intermediate compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tonaquint Intermediate
Tonaquint Intermediate is a mid-sized middle school in Saint George, Utah, enrolling 653 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 653 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 251 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #56.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% 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 Tonaquint 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 Tonaquint Intermediate compares
Tonaquint 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.8% | ▲ 17% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 653 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
653
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 48% in Utah - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$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 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Tonaquint Intermediate is more 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 Tonaquint 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 Tonaquint 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crimson Cliffs High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Snow Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixie High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tonaquint 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 (~653 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Tonaquint Intermediate
How many students attend Tonaquint Intermediate?
Tonaquint Intermediate has 653 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint George, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tonaquint Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Tonaquint Intermediate is 21.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 34% 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 Tonaquint Intermediate?
32.8% of students at Tonaquint Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tonaquint Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Tonaquint Intermediate is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Saint George, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tonaquint Intermediate?
Tonaquint Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Tonaquint Intermediate rank among public schools in Saint George?
By Resource Investment Index, Tonaquint Intermediate ranks #5 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 Tonaquint Intermediate a good school?
Tonaquint Intermediate earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Tonaquint 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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