- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Valley City, UT
Jackling School
Federal NCES profile for Jackling School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000230
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jackling School 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.
- #14 of 23
- schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jackling School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jackling School ranks #14 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Jackling School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 490036000230 · West Valley City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
415 enr · 20.8:1 · 60.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Jackling School held near 449 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Jackling 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 415
Jackling School
415 students
What this shows Jackling School reports 415 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jackling School compares
Jackling School 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.5% | ▲ 116% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 415 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
415
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 116% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.3%
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
16
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.4%
White 28.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 8.0%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Jackling 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 Jackling 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jackling 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 (~415 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jackling School
How many students attend Jackling School?
Jackling School has 415 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 449 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jackling School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jackling School is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% 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 Jackling School?
60.5% of students at Jackling School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jackling School?
The largest demographic group at Jackling School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.4% 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 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jackling School?
Jackling School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Jackling School rank among schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jackling School ranks #14 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 Jackling 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.