At a glance
Reported students
172
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah other enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 129 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
561.5
Iron County Preschool: 172 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
28.7:1 reported; state peer median 19.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- Not reported
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- Not reported
What the reported data says about Iron County Preschool
Iron County Preschool is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Cedar City. It is one of 19 current school records connected to Iron District. NCES reports 172 students for 2024–25.
Among 129 combined / other schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 267 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.7:1, above the Utah median of 19.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.4%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Iron County Preschool
- 1How do the reported 28.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White72.1%
- Hispanic17.4%
- Black0%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.7%
- Multiracial3.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Iron District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Three Peaks Pre School
Other · Grades PK–PK
103 reported students
Iron Online
Other · Grades KG–12
Enrollment not reported
Southwest Educational Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
4,239 reported students
Launch High
High · Grades 09–12
196 reported students
Escalante Valley School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
134 reported students
Parowan High
High · Grades 07–12
349 reported students
Public schools near Iron County Preschool
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar South School Elementary · Iron District | KG–05 | 545 | 0.1 mi |
| Cedar City High High · Iron District | 09–12 | 1,372 | 0.2 mi |
| Southwest Educational Academy Other · Iron District | KG–12 | 4,239 | 0.4 mi |
| Success SUU High · Charter · Success Academy | 09–12 | 224 | 0.4 mi |
| Cedar North School Elementary · Iron District | KG–05 | 578 | 0.9 mi |
| Three Peaks Pre School Other · Iron District | PK–PK | 103 | 6.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Iron County Preschool
What grades does Iron County Preschool serve?
Iron County Preschool reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in Iron District.
How many students attend Iron County Preschool?
Iron County Preschool reported 172 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 129 Utah combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Iron County Preschool?
The calculated ratio is 28.7:1, based on 172 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 19.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Iron County Preschool a public, charter, or magnet school?
Iron County Preschool is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Iron District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Iron County Preschool in?
Iron County Preschool is part of Iron District, based in Cedar City, UT, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Iron County Preschool?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cedar South School (0.1 mi), Cedar City High (0.2 mi), Southwest Educational Academy (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.