Enrollment
577
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ogden, UT
Burch Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Burch Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490120001484
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burch Creek School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #12 of 22
- elementary schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Burch Creek School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burch Creek School ranks #12 of 22 elementary schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+25% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burch Creek School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burch Creek School
Burch Creek School is a mid-sized elementary school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 577 students.
At 20.6:1, 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 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 577 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 255 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #183, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 577 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students) and Roy High (1,661 students) alongside Burch Creek School.
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 Burch Creek School compares
Burch Creek School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▲ 25% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 577 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
577
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Utah - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,134
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 577 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 30.2%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Burch Creek School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weber District, which includes Burch Creek School.
$9,134
Per student
-7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 54.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 Burch Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahlquist Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burch Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,661
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~577 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Burch Creek School
How many students attend Burch Creek School?
Burch Creek School has 577 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burch Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burch Creek School is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 31% 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 Burch Creek School?
34.9% of students at Burch Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burch Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Burch Creek School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burch Creek School?
Burch Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Burch Creek School rank among elementary schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Burch Creek School ranks #12 of 22 elementary schools in Ogden, 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 Ogden on the city page.
Is Burch Creek School a good school?
Burch Creek School earns 16/100 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 Weber District?
Besides Burch Creek School, Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students), Roy High (1,661 students), and Fremont High (1,448 students). See the Weber District district page for the complete list.
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