- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, UT
Cook School
Federal NCES profile for Cook School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000676
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cook School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Cook School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cook School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Syracuse, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-224 students YoY
Cook School shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-25.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-224 students YoY 490021000676 · Syracuse, UT Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 19.3:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Cook School shrank from 896 students in 2022-23 to 672 in 2023-24 (-25.0%). Teacher FTE lost 34.9 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Cook School 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 657
Cook School
657 students
What this shows Cook School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cook School compares
Cook School 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 | 19.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 54% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 31% in Utah - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Cook School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cook School 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 | Higher 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cook School'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
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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cook School
How many students attend Cook School?
Cook School has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, UT. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), down 224.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cook School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cook School is 19.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 23% 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 Cook School?
12.8% of students at Cook School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cook School?
The largest demographic group at Cook School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Syracuse, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cook School?
Cook School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Cook School rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Cook School ranks #4 of 6 schools in Syracuse, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Syracuse on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Cook School, 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.