- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-71 students YoY
Granite Park Jr High shrank from 871 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-71 students YoY 490036000223 · Salt Lake City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
800 enr · 17.4:1 · 63.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Granite Park Jr High shrank from 871 students in 2022-23 to 800 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 40.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Granite Park Jr High 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 800
Granite Park Jr High
800 students
What this shows Granite Park Jr High reports 800 students on the CCD universe file.
How Granite Park Jr High compares
Granite Park Jr High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~800 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 871 (2022-23) → 800 (2023-24), down 71.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.