- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmington, UT
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington
Federal NCES profile for Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490017401453Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 90% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Farmington · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Utah
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington has class sizes smaller than 90% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington ranks #3 of 5 schools in Farmington, UT.
School address
District: Ascent Academies of Utah · Utah
NCES ID 490017401453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 490017401453 · Farmington, UT Other · SMALL · CHARTER
385 enr · 14.8:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (761 students)
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington grew from 395 students in 2022-23 to 423 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE lost 26.4 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
761 students
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi
646 students
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs
637 students
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
425 students
- This school
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington
385 students
What this shows Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington compares
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 31% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 34% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 10% in Utah - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$9,743
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 385 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Ascent Academies of Utah reports $9,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~385 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington
How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington?
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington has 385 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmington, UT. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington is 14.8:1, which is 31% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 6% lower 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 Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington?
18.5% of students at Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington?
The largest demographic group at Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Farmington, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington?
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington rank among schools in Farmington?
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington ranks #3 of 5 schools in Farmington, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Farmington on the city page.
What other schools are in Ascent Academies of Utah?
Besides Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington, Ascent Academies of Utah also operates Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (761 students), Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (646 students), and Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs (637 students). See the Ascent Academies of Utah district page for the complete list.