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Prekindergarten· 14 schools in district

Richfield Preschool

80 W CENTER, RICHFIELD, UT 84701Sevier District →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades PK–PKNon-Charter
179
Students
Total enrolled
$11,673
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 19% vs nat'l
59.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 287% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 179 students in grades PK–PK in RICHFIELD, Utah.
19% below average funding
District spends $11,673 per pupil, 19% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Richfield Preschool is a small prekindergarten in RICHFIELD, Utah, serving grades PK–PK with 179 students. The district invests $11,673 per student — 19% below the national average of $14,347, with a 59.7:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Richfield Preschool

179
Total Students
59.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
50%
Free Lunch
3
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–PK) are served by this school
Gender Distribution110 male · 69 female
61%
39%
Male 61%Female 39%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility50%
National avg 52% · 90 students
Student Composition
87%
Asian2%
White87%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black1%
Native American3%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490093000495

Academic Outcomes at Richfield Preschool

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 84th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84701

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,673Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,673
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,136
Student Support$2,218
Administration$1,401
Operations$1,751
Other$1,167
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,673 spent per student, an estimated $5,171 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
28%
State government
54.0%
Local (property tax)
28.1%
Federal programs
17.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,673/student, 19% less than the national average
  • 59.7:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Monroe SchoolAshman SchoolPahvant SchoolSalina School
+1 more
↓
Middle
Red Hills MiddleSouth Sevier MiddleNorth Sevier Middle
↓
High School
Richfield HighSouth Sevier HighNorth Sevier HighCedar Ridge High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelPrekindergarten
GradesPK – PK
Location—
CountySevier County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSevier District →
Phone: (435)896-8776
NCES ID: 490093000495
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RICHFIELD seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Sevier District
High
Richfield High
739 students · 09–12
● 51 opp41% FRL
Elem
Monroe School
587 students · KG–05
● 49 opp47% FRL
Mid
Red Hills Middle
561 students · 06–08
● 51 opp38% FRL
Elem
Ashman School
508 students · KG–02
● 51 opp53% FRL
Elem
Pahvant School
469 students · 03–05
● 51 opp42% FRL
Elem
Salina School
420 students · KG–05
● 49 opp52% FRL
High
South Sevier High
411 students · 09–12
● 49 opp36% FRL
Mid
South Sevier Middle
316 students · 06–08
● 49 opp40% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
80 W CENTER, RICHFIELD, UT 84701
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Prekindergarten
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.