Enrollment
321
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
James Madison School
Federal NCES profile for James Madison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490072001287
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Madison School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #16 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
James Madison School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison School ranks #16 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+255% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James Madison School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at James Madison School
James Madison School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 321 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.4% of students qualify for free meals, 255% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 321 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 321 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 141 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 321 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ogden's public schools, it stands alongside North Region Blind (18 students): James Madison School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.1:1 vs 2.3:1).
Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students) and Ogden High (1,127 students) alongside James Madison 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 James Madison School compares
James Madison 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 255% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 321 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
321
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 255% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Utah - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
94.7%
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
$11,358
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 321 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden City District, which includes James Madison School.
$11,358
Per student
+16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 20.5%
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 James Madison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ogden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Madison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar other schools in Ogden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~321 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about James Madison School
How many students attend James Madison School?
James Madison School has 321 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Madison School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Madison School is 20.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 28% 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 James Madison School?
99.4% of students at James Madison School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Madison School?
James Madison School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James Madison School rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, James Madison School ranks #16 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ogden on the city page.
Is James Madison School a good school?
James Madison School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Ogden City District?
Besides James Madison School, Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students), Ogden High (1,127 students), and Mount Ogden Junior High (803 students). See the Ogden City District district page for the complete list.
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