- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Valley City, UT
Hunter Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Hunter Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000829
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hunter Jr High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- middle schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hunter Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Jr High ranks #3 of 4 middle schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000829 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Hunter Jr High held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 490036000829 · West Valley City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
667 enr · 23:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Hunter Jr High held near 742 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.6 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Hunter 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 667
Hunter Jr High
667 students
What this shows Hunter Jr High reports 667 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hunter Jr High compares
Hunter Jr High 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▲ 50% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 667 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
667
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Utah - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.8%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 667 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 31.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.1%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Hunter 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 Hunter Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hunter 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
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 (~667 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hunter Jr High
How many students attend Hunter Jr High?
Hunter Jr High has 667 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 732 (2022-23) → 742 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hunter Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Hunter Jr High is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hunter Jr High?
41.9% of students at Hunter Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hunter Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Hunter Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% 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 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hunter Jr High?
Hunter Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Hunter Jr High rank among middle schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Hunter Jr High ranks #3 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Hunter 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.