- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Layton, UT
Layton School
Federal NCES profile for Layton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490021000129
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Layton School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #19 of 21
- public schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Layton School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Layton School ranks #19 of 21 public schools in Layton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Layton School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 490021000129 · Layton, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
552 enr · 22.1:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Layton School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.6 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Layton School 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
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school 552
Layton School
552 students
What this shows Layton School reports 552 students on the CCD universe file.
How Layton School compares
Layton School 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 29% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 552 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
552
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Utah - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.9%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 552 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 26.3%
Two or More 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Layton School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Layton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Layton School'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
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~552 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Layton School
How many students attend Layton School?
Layton School has 552 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Layton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Layton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Layton School is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Layton School?
19.9% of students at Layton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Layton School?
The largest demographic group at Layton School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Layton School?
Layton School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Layton School ranks #19 of 21 public 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 public schools in Layton on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Layton School, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.