Enrollment
317
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harry S. Truman School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harry S. Truman School
Harry S. Truman School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Valley City, Utah, enrolling 317 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 48.8% of students qualify for free meals, 74% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 317 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 83 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and White (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.9% 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.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Harry S. Truman School.
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 Harry S. Truman School compares
Harry S. Truman School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Harry S. Truman School.
$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 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
- 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 other 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 (~317 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harry S. Truman School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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