- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Bicknell, UT
Wayne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490117000611
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Utah schools.
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 88
- students enrolled
Wayne Middle has class sizes smaller than 79% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Wayne Middle grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 490117000611 · Bicknell, UT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 17.6:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Loa School (254 students)
Wayne Middle grew from 88 students in 2022-23 to 93 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 6.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Wayne Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Loa School
Loa School
254 students
- Wayne High
Wayne High
190 students
- This school 88
Wayne Middle
88 students
- Hanksville Sch 24
Hanksville School
24 students
What this shows Wayne Middle reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wayne Middle compares
Wayne Middle 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 34% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Utah - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.8%
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
$15,448
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Wayne District reports $15,448 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wayne Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loa School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wayne High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hanksville School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 190
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wayne Middle
How many students attend Wayne Middle?
Wayne Middle has 88 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Bicknell, UT. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 93 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Middle is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 12% 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 Wayne Middle?
37.5% of students at Wayne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Middle?
Wayne Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Wayne District?
Besides Wayne Middle, Wayne District also operates Loa School (254 students), Wayne High (190 students), and Hanksville School (24 students). See the Wayne District district page for the complete list.