Enrollment
205
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vernal, UT
Uintah Specialized Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Uintah Specialized Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490108001247
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Uintah Specialized Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Vernal · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 68.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 38.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Uintah Specialized Preschool has class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Uintah Specialized Preschool ranks #2 of 3 schools in Vernal, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
68.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+219% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Uintah Specialized Preschool compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Uintah Specialized Preschool
Uintah Specialized Preschool is a small combined-grade school in Vernal, Utah, enrolling 205 students.
Class loads run heavy: 68.3:1 is larger than about 99% of Utah schools and 219% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 205 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 56 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #54, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students) and Vernal Middle (842 students) alongside Uintah Specialized Preschool.
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 Uintah Specialized Preschool compares
Uintah Specialized Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 68.3:1 | ▲ 219% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.4% | ▲ 37% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
68.3:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
68.3:1
students per teacher
- 219% above state mean
Top 99% in Utah - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,757
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 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.
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 76.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Uintah Specialized Preschool is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uintah District, which includes Uintah Specialized Preschool.
$10,757
Per student
+10%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 45.8%
Federal 13.1%
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 Uintah Specialized Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vernal Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Uintah Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Uintah Specialized Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~205 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~68.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Uintah Specialized Preschool
How many students attend Uintah Specialized Preschool?
Uintah Specialized Preschool has 205 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Vernal, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Uintah Specialized Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Uintah Specialized Preschool is 68.3:1, which is 219% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 335% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Uintah Specialized Preschool?
38.4% of students at Uintah Specialized Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Uintah Specialized Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Uintah Specialized Preschool is White at 76.1% of enrollment, in Vernal, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Uintah Specialized Preschool?
Uintah Specialized Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Uintah Specialized Preschool rank among schools in Vernal?
By Resource Investment Index, Uintah Specialized Preschool ranks #2 of 3 schools in Vernal, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Vernal on the city page.
Is Uintah Specialized Preschool a good school?
Uintah Specialized Preschool earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Uintah District?
Besides Uintah Specialized Preschool, Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students), Vernal Middle (842 students), and Discovery School (656 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.
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