Enrollment
800
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salt Lake City, UT
Granite Park Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Granite Park Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000223
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Granite Park Jr High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #4 of 9
- middle schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 63.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Granite Park Jr High has class sizes smaller than 81% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Park Jr High ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
63.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+125% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Granite Park Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Granite Park Jr High
Granite Park Jr High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 800 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 63.1% of students qualify for free meals, 125% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 800 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 36 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 (52%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 200 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% 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.
Discipline events run high: 236 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 800 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Salt Lake City's middle schools, it stands alongside Butler Middle (913 students): Granite Park Jr High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 22.3:1).
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Granite Park 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 Granite Park Jr High compares
Granite Park 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.1% | ▲ 125% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 800 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
800
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
63.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Utah - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 200 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.5 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 52.3%
White 25.8%
African American 10.0%
Asian 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, Granite Park 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 Granite Park 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 Granite Park Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Granite Park 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 middle schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~800 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Granite Park Jr High
How many students attend Granite Park Jr High?
Granite Park Jr High has 800 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Granite Park Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Granite Park Jr High is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 11% 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 Granite Park Jr High?
63.1% of students at Granite Park Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Granite Park Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Granite Park Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% 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 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Granite Park Jr High?
Granite Park Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Granite Park Jr High rank among middle schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Granite Park Jr High ranks #4 of 9 middle 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 middle schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is Granite Park Jr High a good school?
Granite Park Jr High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Granite Park 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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