Enrollment
433
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Viewmont School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Viewmont School
Viewmont School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Murray, Utah, enrolling 433 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 433 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 259 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Murray District also operates Murray High (1,364 students) and Hillcrest Jr High (696 students) alongside Viewmont School.
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 Viewmont School compares
Viewmont School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,367
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Murray District, which includes Viewmont School.
$10,367
Per student
+6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.3%
State 40.1%
Federal 12.6%
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 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
- 1,364
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Viewmont School a good school?
Viewmont School earns 21/100 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 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.
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