Enrollment
262
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Layton, UT
Davis Connect 7-12
Federal NCES profile for Davis Connect 7-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021001598
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis Connect 7-12 earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 16
- schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis Connect 7-12 has class sizes smaller than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Connect 7-12 ranks #1 of 16 schools in Layton, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davis Connect 7-12 compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davis Connect 7-12
Davis Connect 7-12 is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Layton, Utah, enrolling 262 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.5:1, Davis Connect 7-12 is leaner than roughly 94% of Utah schools and 42% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.1% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 262 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 99% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 52 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Layton's public schools, it stands alongside Sand Springs School (682 students): Davis Connect 7-12 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 22:1).
Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students) and Davis High (2,238 students) alongside Davis Connect 7-12.
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 Davis Connect 7-12 compares
Davis Connect 7-12 on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 42% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 14% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 6% in Utah - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
5.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 52 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 75.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.0%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.7, Davis Connect 7-12 is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis District, which includes Davis Connect 7-12.
$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 Davis Connect 7-12 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 Davis Connect 7-12'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 (~262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Davis Connect 7-12
How many students attend Davis Connect 7-12?
Davis Connect 7-12 has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Layton, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis Connect 7-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis Connect 7-12 is 12.5:1, which is 42% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 20% lower 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 Davis Connect 7-12?
24.1% of students at Davis Connect 7-12 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis Connect 7-12?
The largest demographic group at Davis Connect 7-12 is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis Connect 7-12?
Davis Connect 7-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Davis Connect 7-12 rank among schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis Connect 7-12 ranks #1 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 Davis Connect 7-12 a good school?
Davis Connect 7-12 earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Utah schools. 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 Davis Connect 7-12, 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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