Enrollment
971
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Centerville, UT
Centerville Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Centerville Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000109
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville Jr High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville Jr High has class sizes larger than 85% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville Jr High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Centerville, UT.
School address
District: Davis District · Utah
NCES ID 490021000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerville Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerville Jr High
Centerville Jr High is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Centerville, Utah, enrolling 971 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 10.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 971 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 253 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #26, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students) and Davis High (2,238 students) alongside Centerville Jr High.
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 Centerville Jr High compares
Centerville Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 63% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 971 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
971
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Utah - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,252
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 85.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.8, Centerville Jr High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis District, which includes Centerville Jr High.
$9,252
Per student
-6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 51.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 Centerville Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- 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 (~971 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerville Jr High
How many students attend Centerville Jr High?
Centerville Jr High has 971 students enrolled. It is a public school in Centerville, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville Jr High is 25.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Centerville Jr High?
10.3% of students at Centerville Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Centerville Jr High is White at 85.1% of enrollment, in Centerville, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville Jr High?
Centerville Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Centerville Jr High rank among schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville Jr High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Centerville, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Centerville on the city page.
Is Centerville Jr High a good school?
Centerville Jr High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Utah schools. 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 Davis District?
Besides Centerville Jr High, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.
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