- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Jordan, UT
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
Federal NCES profile for Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490017401472Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #9 of 9
- schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan ranks #9 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Ascent Academies of Utah · Utah
NCES ID 490017401472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 490017401472 · West Jordan, UT Other · MID · CHARTER
761 enr · 21.1:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 11
Nearest enrollment peer: Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (646 students)
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan held near 778 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington
385 students
What this shows Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan compares
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▲ 10% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 48% in Utah - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.6%
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 761 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
White 45.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is more 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 West Jordan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan has 761 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 793 (2022-23) → 778 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is 21.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 34% 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 Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan?
30.9% of students at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan 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 West Jordan?
The largest demographic group at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 West Jordan rank among schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan ranks #9 of 9 schools in West Jordan, 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 Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Ascent Academies of Utah?
Besides Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan, Ascent Academies of Utah also operates Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (646 students), Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs (637 students), and Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley (425 students). See the Ascent Academies of Utah district page for the complete list.