Jefferson Academy

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Kaysville, Utah - 1 schools

An equity score of 40/100 ranks Jefferson Academy #106 of 147 districts in Utah (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $6,623 per pupil, Jefferson Academy ranks #153 of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending (Utah districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

591
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$6,623
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jefferson Academy operates 1 public schools serving 591 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Davis County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $6,623 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 16 of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending. See how Utah compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.1% local, 86.5% state, and 12.3% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 40/100, ranked #106 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 46.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.9% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Jefferson Academy, enrolling 502 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Jefferson Academy accounts for 84.9% of all Jefferson Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Jefferson Academy a distant remainder — means Jefferson Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Jefferson Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 46.2% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.3%
Federal
86.5%
State
1.1%
Local

Funding Equity

40
Equity Score
106 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Jefferson Academy.

White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 4.0%
Multiracial 5.2%
Other 1.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

46.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Jefferson Academy

School Enrollment
Jefferson Academy
Charter
502

How Jefferson Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Utah districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Channing Hall Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Utah County Academy of Science Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Wasatch Waldorf Charter School Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Beehive Science & Technology Academy Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Utah

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Alpine District
87,136 students · 92 schools · $8,458/pupil
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Davis District
73,459 students · 96 schools · $9,252/pupil
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Granite District
61,197 students · 89 schools · $10,325/pupil
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Jordan District
59,421 students · 70 schools · $8,709/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jefferson Academy?

Jefferson Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 591 students.

How much does Jefferson Academy spend per student?

Jefferson Academy spends $6,623 per student. The district has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #106 in Utah.

What is the demographic composition of Jefferson Academy?

Jefferson Academy students are 81.9% White, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% Asian, 0.6% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Jefferson Academy?

Jefferson Academy has an equity score of 40/100, ranking #106 out of 147 districts in Utah.