- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wellington, UT
Wellington School
Federal NCES profile for Wellington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490015000098
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wellington School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
Wellington School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Carbon District · Utah
NCES ID 490015000098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Wellington School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 490015000098 · Wellington, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 20.3:1 · 46.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Carbon High (1,004 students)
Wellington School shrank from 267 students in 2022-23 to 245 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Wellington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carbon High
Carbon High
1,004 students
- Mont Harmon Mi
Mont Harmon Middle
614 students
- Creekview Scho 389
Creekview School
389 students
- Castle Heights 369
Castle Heights School
369 students
- Sally Mauro Sc 293
Sally Mauro School
293 students
- This school 264
Wellington School
264 students
What this shows Wellington School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wellington School compares
Wellington 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.8% | ▲ 67% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 40% in Utah - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$12,592
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Wellington School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Carbon District reports $12,592 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wellington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mont Harmon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Creekview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Castle Heights School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sally Mauro School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wellington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wellington School
How many students attend Wellington School?
Wellington School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wellington, UT. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wellington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wellington School is 20.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 29% 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 Wellington School?
46.8% of students at Wellington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wellington School?
The largest demographic group at Wellington School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Wellington, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wellington School?
Wellington School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Carbon District?
Besides Wellington School, Carbon District also operates Carbon High (1,004 students), Mont Harmon Middle (614 students), and Creekview School (389 students). See the Carbon District district page for the complete list.