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Box Elder District

Utah · Public School District
22
Schools
11,811
Students
$11,680
Per-Pupil Spend
-19% nat'l
30.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-22pp vs nat'l
87.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Box Elder District is a public school district in Utah serving 11,811 students across 22 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $11,680 is below the national average for a US public school district. 30% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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All Schools (22)
Elementary Schools12 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Century SchoolKG–05491
Discovery SchoolKG–05466
Fielding SchoolKG–05579
Garland SchoolKG–05660
Grouse Creek ElementaryKG–065
Lake View SchoolKG–05609
Mckinley SchoolPK–05607
North Park SchoolPK–05635
Park Valley ElementaryKG–0622
Snowville SchoolKG–0527
Three Mile Creek School02–05604
Willard SchoolPK–01298
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harris Intermediate06–07813
Young Intermediate06–071,079
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bear River High10–121,172
Box Elder High10–121,583
Sunrise High School05–12159
Other Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bear River Middle08–10843
Box Elder Middle08–091,153
Corinne Early Learning CenterPK–PK0
Grouse Creek Secondary07–101
Park Valley Secondary07–105
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,680-19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
36%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
36.1%
Federal
11.8%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (36%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
11,811
Students
30%
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.2%
Opportunity Score53/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $11,680, spending is 19% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Box Elder District?
Box Elder District has 22 public schools, serving a total of 11,811 students.
What is the graduation rate for Box Elder District?
The graduation rate is 87.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Box Elder District spend per student?
Box Elder District spends $11,680 per pupil — 19% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Box Elder District?
30% of students in Box Elder District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Box Elder District?
No, Box Elder District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Box Elder District serve?
Box Elder District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Box Elder District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Box Elder District is 53/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.