- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearns, UT
David Gourley School
Federal NCES profile for David Gourley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000211
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Gourley School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.5%
- free-lunch eligible
David Gourley School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Gourley School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
David Gourley School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 490036000211 · Kearns, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 20.1:1 · 59.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
David Gourley School shrank from 477 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
David Gourley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 423
David Gourley School
423 students
What this shows David Gourley School reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Gourley School compares
David Gourley 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.5% | ▲ 113% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 113% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Utah - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.1%
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
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.7%
White 23.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.7%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, David Gourley School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Gourley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Gourley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about David Gourley School
How many students attend David Gourley School?
David Gourley School has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearns, UT. CCD year-over-year: 477 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Gourley School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Gourley School is 20.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 28% 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 David Gourley School?
59.5% of students at David Gourley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Gourley School?
The largest demographic group at David Gourley School is Hispanic or Latino at 57.7% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Gourley School?
David Gourley School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Gourley School rank among schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, David Gourley School ranks #5 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearns on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides David Gourley School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.