Enrollment
561
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+249% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mound Fort Junior High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mound Fort Junior High
Mound Fort Junior High is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 561 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 97.6% of students qualify for free meals, 249% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 561 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (34%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 187 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 255 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 561 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Ogden's public schools, it stands alongside North Region Blind (18 students): Mound Fort Junior High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 2.3:1).
Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students) and Ogden High (1,127 students) alongside Mound Fort Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mound Fort Junior High compares
Mound Fort Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,358
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden City District, which includes Mound Fort Junior High.
$11,358
Per student
+16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 20.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Mound Fort Junior High a good school?
Mound Fort Junior High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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