- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
Mound Fort Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Mound Fort Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490072001295
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mound Fort Junior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools.
- #11 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 97.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mound Fort Junior High has class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mound Fort Junior High ranks #11 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001295 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Mound Fort Junior High shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 490072001295 · Ogden, UT Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 17.5:1 · 97.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Lomond High (1,180 students)
Mound Fort Junior High shrank from 627 students in 2022-23 to 592 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mound Fort Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Lomond Hig
Ben Lomond High
1,180 students
- Ogden High
Ogden High
1,127 students
- Mount Ogden Ju
Mount Ogden Junior High
803 students
- East Ridge Ele
East Ridge Elementary School
714 students
- New Bridge Sch
New Bridge School
665 students
- This school
Mound Fort Junior High
561 students
What this shows Mound Fort Junior High reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mound Fort Junior High compares
Mound Fort Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.6% | ▲ 249% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
97.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 249% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Utah - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$12,734
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
126
in-school suspensions + 129 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.9%
White 33.9%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.8, Mound Fort Junior High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Ogden City District reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mound Fort Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ogden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mound Fort Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Similar other schools in Ogden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mound Fort Junior High
How many students attend Mound Fort Junior High?
Mound Fort Junior High has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, UT. CCD year-over-year: 627 (2022-23) → 592 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mound Fort Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mound Fort Junior High is 17.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 11% 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 Mound Fort Junior High?
97.6% of students at Mound Fort Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mound Fort Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Mound Fort Junior High is Hispanic or Latino at 56.9% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mound Fort Junior High?
Mound Fort Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Mound Fort Junior High rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Mound Fort Junior High ranks #11 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ogden on the city page.
What other schools are in Ogden City District?
Besides Mound Fort Junior High, Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students), Ogden High (1,127 students), and Mount Ogden Junior High (803 students). See the Ogden City District district page for the complete list.