- Enrollment
- 1,843
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Uintah Specialized Preschool grew from 185 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 490108001247 · Vernal, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 68.3:1 · 38.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Uintah High (1,843 students)
Uintah Specialized Preschool grew from 185 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE held 3.0 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Uintah Specialized Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Uintah High
Uintah High
1,843 students
- Vernal Middle
Vernal Middle
842 students
- Discovery Scho 656
Discovery School
656 students
- Uintah Middle 579
Uintah Middle School
579 students
- Maeser School 473
Maeser School
473 students
- This school 205
Uintah Specialized Preschool
205 students
What this shows Uintah Specialized Preschool reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Uintah Specialized Preschool compares
Uintah Specialized Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,207
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 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
District finance for Uintah District reports $11,207 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~205 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.