Enrollment
879
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Layton, UT
Central Davis Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Central Davis Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000111
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Davis Jr High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 16
- schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.5:1
- students per teacher
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Davis Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Davis Jr High ranks #3 of 16 schools in Layton, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Davis Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Davis Jr High
Central Davis Jr High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Layton, Utah, enrolling 879 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 22.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.8% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 879 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 318 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 293 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Layton's public schools, it stands alongside Sand Springs School (682 students): Central Davis Jr High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.5:1 vs 22:1).
Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students) and Davis High (2,238 students) alongside Central Davis 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 Central Davis Jr High compares
Central Davis 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 15% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 62% in Utah - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$9,252
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 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 71.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 71.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Central Davis Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis District, which includes Central Davis 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 Central Davis Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Davis 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 in Layton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~879 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Davis Jr High
How many students attend Central Davis Jr High?
Central Davis Jr High has 879 students enrolled. It is a public school in Layton, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Davis Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Davis Jr High is 22.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Davis Jr High?
23.8% of students at Central Davis Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Davis Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Central Davis Jr High is White at 71.7% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Davis Jr High?
Central Davis Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Central Davis Jr High rank among schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Davis Jr High ranks #3 of 16 schools in Layton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Layton on the city page.
Is Central Davis Jr High a good school?
Central Davis Jr High earns 30/100 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 Davis District?
Besides Central Davis 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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