- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Uintah School
Federal NCES profile for Uintah School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490087000520
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uintah School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Utah schools.
- #7 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 8.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Uintah School has class sizes larger than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uintah School ranks #7 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Uintah School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 490087000520 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 24.4:1 · 8.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Uintah School held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.5 → 19.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Uintah School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 464
Uintah School
464 students
What this shows Uintah School reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uintah School compares
Uintah 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.2% | ▼ 71% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Utah - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,808
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 5.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Uintah School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Uintah School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uintah School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Uintah School
How many students attend Uintah School?
Uintah School has 464 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uintah School?
The student-teacher ratio at Uintah School is 24.4:1, 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 Uintah School?
8.2% of students at Uintah School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uintah School?
The largest demographic group at Uintah School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uintah School?
Uintah School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Uintah School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Uintah School ranks #7 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Uintah School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.