- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Valley City, UT
Academy Park School
Federal NCES profile for Academy Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000196
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy Park School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #10 of 23
- schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 60.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy Park School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Park School ranks #10 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Academy Park School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 490036000196 · West Valley City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 18.8:1 · 60.8% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Academy Park School held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.5 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Academy Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 358
Academy Park School
358 students
What this shows Academy Park School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy Park School compares
Academy Park School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.8% | ▲ 117% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Utah - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.0%
White 34.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.3%
African American 5.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Academy Park School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~358 students)
Frequently asked questions about Academy Park School
How many students attend Academy Park School?
Academy Park School has 358 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 370 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy Park School is 18.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy Park School?
60.8% of students at Academy Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy Park School?
The largest demographic group at Academy Park School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.0% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy Park School?
Academy Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy Park School rank among schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy Park School ranks #10 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Academy Park School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.