Enrollment
1,036
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Taylorsville, UT
Eisenhower Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Eisenhower Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000215
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eisenhower Jr High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #4 of 6
- schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Eisenhower Jr High has class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Jr High ranks #4 of 6 schools in Taylorsville, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eisenhower Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eisenhower Jr High
Eisenhower Jr High is a large combined-grade school in Taylorsville, Utah, enrolling 1,036 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 49.9% of students qualify for free meals, 78% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,036 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Eisenhower Jr High.
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 Eisenhower Jr High compares
Eisenhower Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 78% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,036
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 71% in Utah - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$10,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 142 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 34.8%
African American 5.4%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Eisenhower Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Eisenhower Jr High.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 Eisenhower Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eisenhower Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~1,036 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eisenhower Jr High
How many students attend Eisenhower Jr High?
Eisenhower Jr High has 1,036 students enrolled. It is a public school in Taylorsville, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eisenhower Jr High is 23.5:1, which is 10% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eisenhower Jr High?
49.9% of students at Eisenhower Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eisenhower Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Eisenhower Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eisenhower Jr High?
Eisenhower Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Eisenhower Jr High rank among schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Eisenhower Jr High ranks #4 of 6 schools in Taylorsville, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
Is Eisenhower Jr High a good school?
Eisenhower Jr High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Granite District?
Besides Eisenhower Jr High, 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.
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