- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ogden, UT
Farr West School
Federal NCES profile for Farr West School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490120000817
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Farr West School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #13 of 22
- elementary schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Farr West School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Farr West School ranks #13 of 22 elementary schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Farr West School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 490120000817 · Ogden, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 21.3:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Weber High (2,002 students)
Farr West School held near 768 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.5 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Farr West School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weber High
Weber High
2,002 students
- Roy High
Roy High
1,661 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,448 students
- Bonneville Hig
Bonneville High
1,373 students
- Wahlquist Jr H
Wahlquist Jr High
1,033 students
- This school 704
Farr West School
704 students
What this shows Farr West School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Farr West School compares
Farr West 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 68% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 50% in Utah - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$9,770
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 704 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Farr West School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Weber District reports $9,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Farr West School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wahlquist Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Farr West School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,661
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~704 students)
Frequently asked questions about Farr West School
How many students attend Farr West School?
Farr West School has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ogden, UT. CCD year-over-year: 788 (2022-23) → 768 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Farr West School?
The student-teacher ratio at Farr West School is 21.3:1, which is 0% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 36% 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 Farr West School?
9.1% of students at Farr West School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Farr West School?
The largest demographic group at Farr West School is White at 86.5% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Farr West School?
Farr West School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Farr West School rank among elementary schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Farr West School ranks #13 of 22 elementary schools in Ogden, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Ogden on the city page.
What other schools are in Weber District?
Besides Farr West School, Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students), Roy High (1,661 students), and Fremont High (1,448 students). See the Weber District district page for the complete list.