Enrollment
425
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Valley City, UT
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
Federal NCES profile for Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490017401523Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 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 Valley earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley 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 Valley ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Ascent Academies of Utah · Utah
NCES ID 490017401523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is a mid-sized charter elementary school in West Valley City, Utah, enrolling 425 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 425 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 175 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #125, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (31%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 425 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.6% 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 West Jordan (761 students) and Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (646 students) alongside Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley.
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 Valley compares
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.6% | ▲ 45% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Utah - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.6%
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 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 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 54.6%
White 31.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.9%
Asian 2.8%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley 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 Valley.
$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 Valley Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary 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 (~425 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley has 425 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Valley City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 23% 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 Valley?
40.6% of students at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley 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 Valley?
The largest demographic group at Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley is Hispanic or Latino at 54.6% 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 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Valley rank among elementary schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley ranks #3 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in West Valley City on the city page.
Is Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley a good school?
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley earns 17/100 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 Valley, 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.
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