- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Central Davis Jr High shrank from 1,009 students in 2022-23 to 930 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 490021000111 · Layton, UT Other · MID · TRAD
879 enr · 22.5:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Central Davis Jr High shrank from 1,009 students in 2022-23 to 930 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 39.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Central Davis Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school 879
Central Davis Jr High
879 students
What this shows Central Davis Jr High reports 879 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Davis Jr High compares
Central Davis Jr High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,238
- 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.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~879 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,009 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), down 79.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.