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Garfield District

Utah · Public School District
10
Schools
1,312
Students
$14,710
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
35.4%
Free Lunch Rate
-17pp vs nat'l
84.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Garfield District is a public school district in Utah serving 1,312 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,710 is near the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 57/100.

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All Schools (10)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Antimony SchoolPK–0615
Boulder SchoolPK–0617
Bryce Valley SchoolPK–06167
Escalante SchoolPK–06107
Garfield OnlineKG–06329
Panguitch SchoolPK–06238
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Panguitch Middle07–0872
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bryce Valley High07–12134
Escalante High07–1274
Panguitch High09–12159
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,710Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
29%
State
61.4%
Local (property tax)
29.3%
Federal
9.2%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
1,312
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.7%
Opportunity Score57/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Garfield District?
Garfield District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 1,312 students.
What is the graduation rate for Garfield District?
The graduation rate is 84.7%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Garfield District spend per student?
Garfield District spends $14,710 per pupil — 3% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Garfield District?
35% of students in Garfield District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Garfield District?
No, Garfield District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Garfield District serve?
Garfield District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Garfield District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Garfield District is 57/100. 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.