Enrollment
374
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 490036000232
John C. Fremont School — Taylorsville, UT
Federal NCES profile for John C. Fremont School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 23.1:1 Utah avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John C. Fremont School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
John C. Fremont School reports 374 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Utah state mean of 23.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 49% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 53.8% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 92% above the Utah average and 4% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Granite District spends $12,342 per pupil district-wide, below the Utah average of $12,354 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.9% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John C. Fremont School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Utah state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 23.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 92% | 28.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 374 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
— 92% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Utah — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,342
per pupil, district-wide
— below Utah avg of $12,354
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 374 Top 28% in Utah — larger than 72% of 1,068 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 23.7:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 53.8% +92% vs state
NCES ID 490036000232
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.1%
White 30.2%
African American 6.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.6%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes John C. Fremont School.
$12,342
Per student
0%
vs Utah
Avg $12,354
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about John C. Fremont School
How many students attend John C. Fremont School?
John C. Fremont School has 374 students enrolled. It is a other school in TAYLORSVILLE, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John C. Fremont School?
The student-teacher ratio at John C. Fremont School is 23.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 23.1:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John C. Fremont School?
53.8% of students at John C. Fremont School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John C. Fremont School?
The largest demographic group at John C. Fremont School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in TAYLORSVILLE, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John C. Fremont School?
John C. Fremont School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.