- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Upland Terrace School
Federal NCES profile for Upland Terrace School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000266
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Upland Terrace School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Upland Terrace School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Upland Terrace School ranks #6 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Upland Terrace School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 490036000266 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 20.7:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Upland Terrace School held near 511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Upland Terrace 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 477
Upland Terrace School
477 students
What this shows Upland Terrace School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Upland Terrace School compares
Upland Terrace 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 55% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Upland Terrace School is less 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 Upland Terrace School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Upland Terrace 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
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Upland Terrace School
How many students attend Upland Terrace School?
Upland Terrace School has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 520 (2022-23) → 511 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Upland Terrace School?
The student-teacher ratio at Upland Terrace School is 20.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% 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 Upland Terrace School?
12.7% of students at Upland Terrace School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Upland Terrace School?
The largest demographic group at Upland Terrace School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Upland Terrace School?
Upland Terrace School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Upland Terrace School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Upland Terrace School ranks #6 of 57 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 schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Upland Terrace 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.