- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Layton, UT
Ellison Park School
Federal NCES profile for Ellison Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021001195
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ellison Park School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #9 of 16
- schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ellison Park School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ellison Park School ranks #9 of 16 schools in Layton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
Ellison Park School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-41 students YoY 490021001195 · Layton, UT Other · MID · TRAD
565 enr · 22.6:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Ellison Park School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 583 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE held 25.3 → 25.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Ellison Park 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 565
Ellison Park School
565 students
What this shows Ellison Park School reports 565 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ellison Park School compares
Ellison Park 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 79% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Utah - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.5%
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 565 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Ellison Park 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 Ellison Park 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ellison Park 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
Similar other schools in Layton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~565 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ellison Park School
How many students attend Ellison Park School?
Ellison Park School has 565 students enrolled. It is a public school in Layton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), down 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellison Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellison Park School is 22.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ellison Park School?
5.9% of students at Ellison Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ellison Park School?
The largest demographic group at Ellison Park School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ellison Park School?
Ellison Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Ellison Park School rank among schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ellison Park School ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Ellison Park 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.