- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Kearns, UT
Kearns Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Kearns Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000235
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kearns Jr High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 11
- public schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kearns Jr High has class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kearns Jr High ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Kearns Jr High held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 490036000235 · Kearns, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 17.9:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Kearns Jr High held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.0 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Kearns 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 732
Kearns Jr High
732 students
What this shows Kearns Jr High reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kearns Jr High compares
Kearns 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 | 17.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 104% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Utah - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
137
in-school suspensions + 101 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 32.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.2%
White 29.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 2.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, Kearns 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 Kearns 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kearns 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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kearns Jr High
How many students attend Kearns Jr High?
Kearns Jr High has 732 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Kearns, UT. CCD year-over-year: 778 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kearns Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Kearns Jr High is 17.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 14% 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 Kearns Jr High?
57.2% of students at Kearns Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kearns Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Kearns Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 58.2% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kearns Jr High?
Kearns Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Kearns Jr High rank among public schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, Kearns Jr High ranks #2 of 11 public schools in Kearns, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Kearns on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Kearns 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.