Enrollment
761
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 761 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 761 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 247 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #222, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (45%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 761 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Ascent Academies of Utah also operates Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (646 students) and Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs (637 students) alongside Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan compares
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,868
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ascent Academies of Utah, which includes Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan.
$9,868
Per student
+1%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 88.0%
Federal 11.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 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
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan a good school?
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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