How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | Whittier School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | West Valley City, UT | West Valley City, UT |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 425 | 492 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.6% | 35.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | Whittier School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,743 | $11,000 |
| District | Ascent Academies of Utah | Granite School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | Whittier School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.3% | 39.6% |
| African American | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.6% | 46.1% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Multiracial | 2.6% | 3.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | Whittier School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 429:1 | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.7% | 39.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 19 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.