- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Layton, UT
Layton High
Federal NCES profile for Layton High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490021000128
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Layton High earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Layton High has class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Layton High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Layton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Layton High held near 2,211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 81.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 490021000128 · Layton, UT High · LARGE · TRAD
2,231 enr · 28.2:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Layton High held near 2,211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 79.6 → 81.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Layton High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- This school
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- Northridge Hig
Northridge High
1,984 students
What this shows Layton High reports 2,231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Layton High compares
Layton 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 | 28.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 55% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,231 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,231
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 93% in Utah - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.8%
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
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Layton High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Layton High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northridge High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Layton High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,984
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Nationwide high 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 (~2,231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Layton High
How many students attend Layton High?
Layton High has 2,231 students enrolled. It is a high school in Layton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 2,242 (2022-23) → 2,211 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Layton High?
The student-teacher ratio at Layton High is 28.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Layton High?
12.5% of students at Layton High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Layton High?
The largest demographic group at Layton High is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Layton High?
Layton High has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower 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 Layton High rank among high schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Layton High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Layton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Layton on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Layton High, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Farmington High (2,198 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.