- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Layton, UT
Adams School
Federal NCES profile for Adams School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000793
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adams School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Utah schools.
- #14 of 16
- schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Adams School has class sizes larger than 86% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adams School ranks #14 of 16 schools in Layton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Adams School held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 490021000793 · Layton, UT Other · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 25.8:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Adams School held near 652 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.7 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Adams School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school 645
Adams School
645 students
What this shows Adams School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adams School compares
Adams 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 30% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Utah - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 645 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.1, Adams School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adams School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adams School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Layton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adams School
How many students attend Adams School?
Adams School has 645 students enrolled. It is a public school in Layton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 652 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams School is 25.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adams School?
19.6% of students at Adams School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adams School?
The largest demographic group at Adams School is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adams School?
Adams School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adams School rank among schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Adams School ranks #14 of 16 schools in Layton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Layton on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Adams School, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.