- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Valley City, UT
Douglas T. Orchard School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas T. Orchard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000653
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas T. Orchard School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #12 of 23
- schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 44.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas T. Orchard School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas T. Orchard School ranks #12 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000653 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Douglas T. Orchard School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 490036000653 · West Valley City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
411 enr · 19.6:1 · 44.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Douglas T. Orchard School held near 465 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Douglas T. Orchard 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 411
Douglas T. Orchard School
411 students
What this shows Douglas T. Orchard School reports 411 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas T. Orchard School compares
Douglas T. Orchard School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.9% | ▲ 60% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Utah - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$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
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.8%
White 35.8%
African American 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Douglas T. Orchard 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 Douglas T. Orchard 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas T. Orchard 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas T. Orchard School
How many students attend Douglas T. Orchard School?
Douglas T. Orchard School has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 465 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas T. Orchard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas T. Orchard School is 19.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 25% 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 Douglas T. Orchard School?
44.9% of students at Douglas T. Orchard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas T. Orchard School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas T. Orchard School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.8% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas T. Orchard School?
Douglas T. Orchard School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Douglas T. Orchard School rank among schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas T. Orchard School ranks #12 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Douglas T. Orchard 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.