- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
James E. Moss School
Federal NCES profile for James E. Moss School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000231
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James E. Moss School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #45 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.7:1
- students per teacher
- 64.6%
- free-lunch eligible
James E. Moss School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James E. Moss School ranks #45 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000231 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
James E. Moss School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 490036000231 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 21.7:1 · 64.6% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
James E. Moss School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
James E. Moss 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 543
James E. Moss School
543 students
What this shows James E. Moss School reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How James E. Moss School compares
James E. Moss 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.6% | ▲ 131% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 54% in Utah - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.6%
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
39
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.6%
White 25.2%
Asian 14.2%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, James E. Moss 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 James E. Moss School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Lower 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 James E. Moss 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
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~543 students)
Frequently asked questions about James E. Moss School
How many students attend James E. Moss School?
James E. Moss School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James E. Moss School?
The student-teacher ratio at James E. Moss School is 21.7:1, which is 1% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James E. Moss School?
64.6% of students at James E. Moss School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James E. Moss School?
The largest demographic group at James E. Moss School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.6% 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 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James E. Moss School?
James E. Moss School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 James E. Moss School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, James E. Moss School ranks #45 of 57 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 schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides James E. Moss 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.