- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Valley City, UT
Harry S. Truman School
Federal NCES profile for Harry S. Truman School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000656
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry S. Truman School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #1 of 23
- schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry S. Truman School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S. Truman School ranks #1 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Harry S. Truman School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 490036000656 · West Valley City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 17.6:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Harry S. Truman School shrank from 367 students in 2022-23 to 336 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Harry S. Truman 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 317
Harry S. Truman School
317 students
What this shows Harry S. Truman School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry S. Truman School compares
Harry S. Truman 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 74% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Utah - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.9%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.6%
White 39.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.7%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Harry S. Truman 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 Harry S. Truman School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry S. Truman 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
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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry S. Truman School
How many students attend Harry S. Truman School?
Harry S. Truman School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 367 (2022-23) → 336 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry S. Truman School is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 12% 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 Harry S. Truman School?
48.8% of students at Harry S. Truman School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry S. Truman School?
The largest demographic group at Harry S. Truman School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.6% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry S. Truman School?
Harry S. Truman School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Harry S. Truman School rank among schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry S. Truman School ranks #1 of 23 schools in West Valley 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 West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Harry S. Truman 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.