- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Gearld Wright School
Federal NCES profile for Gearld Wright School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036001115
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gearld Wright School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #35 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Gearld Wright School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gearld Wright School ranks #35 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036001115 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Gearld Wright School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 490036001115 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 21.3:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Gearld Wright School held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.7 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Gearld Wright 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 532
Gearld Wright School
532 students
What this shows Gearld Wright School reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gearld Wright School compares
Gearld Wright 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 | 33.5% | ▲ 20% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 49% | - | - |
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.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$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
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.4%
White 37.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.2%
Asian 3.6%
African American 3.0%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Gearld Wright 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 Gearld Wright School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Similar 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 Gearld Wright 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
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gearld Wright School
How many students attend Gearld Wright School?
Gearld Wright School has 532 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gearld Wright School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gearld Wright 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 Gearld Wright School?
33.5% of students at Gearld Wright School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gearld Wright School?
The largest demographic group at Gearld Wright School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.4% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gearld Wright School?
Gearld Wright School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Gearld Wright School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Gearld Wright School ranks #35 of 57 schools in Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Gearld Wright 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.