Enrollment
842
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vernal, UT
Vernal Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vernal Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490108000786
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernal Middle earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Vernal · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 34.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernal Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernal Middle ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Vernal, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vernal Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vernal Middle
Vernal Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Vernal, Utah, enrolling 842 students.
At 22.2:1, 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 34.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 842 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 188 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #141, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 421 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students) and Discovery School (656 students) alongside Vernal Middle.
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 Vernal Middle compares
Vernal Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.4% | ▲ 23% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Utah - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 421 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 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 82.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.0, Vernal Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Uintah District, which includes Vernal Middle.
$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 Vernal Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Discovery School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Uintah Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maeser School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naples School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernal Middle'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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~842 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vernal Middle
How many students attend Vernal Middle?
Vernal Middle has 842 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vernal, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernal Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernal Middle is 22.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernal Middle?
34.4% of students at Vernal Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernal Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vernal Middle is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Vernal, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernal Middle?
Vernal Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Vernal Middle rank among public schools in Vernal?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernal Middle ranks #11 of 12 public 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 public schools in Vernal on the city page.
Is Vernal Middle a good school?
Vernal Middle earns 14/100 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 Uintah District?
Besides Vernal Middle, Uintah District also operates Uintah High (1,843 students), Discovery School (656 students), and Uintah Middle School (579 students). See the Uintah District district page for the complete list.
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