Enrollment
502
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kaysville, UT
Jefferson Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490013901289Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Kaysville · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Academy has class sizes smaller than 74% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Kaysville, UT.
School address
District: Jefferson Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490013901289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Academy
Jefferson Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Kaysville, Utah, enrolling 502 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.0% free-meal eligibility runs 64% below the Utah average.
With 502 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 286 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #180.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Jefferson Academy spends $6,623 per pupil, 32% below the Utah average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Jefferson Academy is a single-school charter district, so Jefferson Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Jefferson Academy compares
Jefferson Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 64% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in Utah - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.2%
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
$6,623
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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
White 81.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 5.2%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Jefferson Academy is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson Academy, which includes Jefferson Academy.
$6,623
Per student
-32%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-60%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 86.5%
Federal 12.3%
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.
Similar elementary 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 (~502 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Academy
How many students attend Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kaysville, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Academy is 18.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 18% 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 Jefferson Academy?
10.0% of students at Jefferson Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Academy is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in Kaysville, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Academy?
Jefferson Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Jefferson Academy rank among elementary schools in Kaysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Academy ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Kaysville, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kaysville on the city page.
Is Jefferson Academy a good school?
Jefferson Academy earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of 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 Jefferson Academy?
None; Jefferson Academy is a single-school charter district, and Jefferson Academy is its only campus.
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