- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Draper, UT
Willow Springs School
Federal NCES profile for Willow Springs School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490014201124
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willow Springs School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Draper · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Willow Springs School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Draper, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-95 students YoY
Willow Springs School shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-95 students YoY 490014201124 · Draper, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 18.1:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Willow Springs School shrank from 664 students in 2022-23 to 569 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE lost 31.7 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Willow Springs School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 562
Willow Springs School
562 students
What this shows Willow Springs School reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willow Springs School compares
Willow Springs 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 44% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Utah - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$11,268
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.4, Willow Springs School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willow Springs School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willow Springs School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~562 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willow Springs School
How many students attend Willow Springs School?
Willow Springs School has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Draper, UT. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), down 95.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs School is 18.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 15% 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 Willow Springs School?
15.7% of students at Willow Springs School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willow Springs School?
The largest demographic group at Willow Springs School is White at 73.0% of enrollment, in Draper, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willow Springs School?
Willow Springs School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Willow Springs School rank among elementary schools in Draper?
By Resource Investment Index, Willow Springs School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Draper, 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 Draper on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Willow Springs School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.