- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Valley City, UT
John F. Kennedy Jr High
Federal NCES profile for John F. Kennedy Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000233
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Kennedy Jr High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Kennedy Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Jr High ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000233 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
John F. Kennedy Jr High held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 490036000233 · West Valley City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
772 enr · 22.7:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
John F. Kennedy Jr High held near 833 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
John F. Kennedy Jr High 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 772
John F. Kennedy Jr High
772 students
What this shows John F. Kennedy Jr High reports 772 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Kennedy Jr High compares
John F. Kennedy Jr High 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▲ 85% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 772 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
772
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Utah - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 772 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
281
in-school suspensions + 281 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 36.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 72.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.5%
White 32.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 5.2%
African American 5.1%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, John F. Kennedy Jr High 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 John F. Kennedy Jr High 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Kennedy Jr High'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 middle 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 (~772 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Kennedy Jr High
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Jr High?
John F. Kennedy Jr High has 772 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 857 (2022-23) → 833 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Jr High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John F. Kennedy Jr High?
51.8% of students at John F. Kennedy Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Kennedy Jr High?
The largest demographic group at John F. Kennedy Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 50.5% 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 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Kennedy Jr High?
John F. Kennedy Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F. Kennedy Jr High rank among middle schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Kennedy Jr High ranks #2 of 4 middle 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 middle schools in West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides John F. Kennedy Jr High, 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.