- Enrollment
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Murray, UT
Viewmont School
Federal NCES profile for Viewmont School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490060000377
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Viewmont School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 7
- elementary schools in Murray · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Viewmont School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Viewmont School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Viewmont School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 490060000377 · Murray, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 19.7:1 · 14.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Murray High (1,364 students)
Viewmont School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Viewmont School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Murray High
Murray High
1,364 students
- Hillcrest Jr H
Hillcrest Jr High
696 students
- Horizon School
Horizon School
664 students
- Riverview Jr H
Riverview Jr High
614 students
- Parkside Schoo 454
Parkside School
454 students
- This school 433
Viewmont School
433 students
What this shows Viewmont School reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Viewmont School compares
Viewmont School is a shrinking 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 | 19.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.1% | ▼ 50% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Utah - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$11,273
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
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.1, Viewmont School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Murray District reports $11,273 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Viewmont School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Murray High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest Jr High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverview Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Viewmont School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 696
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 664
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 454
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about Viewmont School
How many students attend Viewmont School?
Viewmont School has 433 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Murray, UT. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Viewmont School?
The student-teacher ratio at Viewmont School is 19.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 25% 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 Viewmont School?
14.1% of students at Viewmont School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Viewmont School?
The largest demographic group at Viewmont School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Murray, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Viewmont School?
Viewmont School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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 Viewmont School rank among elementary schools in Murray?
By Resource Investment Index, Viewmont School ranks #3 of 7 elementary schools in Murray, 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 Murray on the city page.
What other schools are in Murray District?
Besides Viewmont School, Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students), Hillcrest Jr High (696 students), and Horizon School (664 students). See the Murray District district page for the complete list.