Enrollment
375
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 490003401088 Charter school
Navigator Pointe Academy — West Jordan, UT
Federal NCES profile for Navigator Pointe Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Navigator Pointe Academy · Utah
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 23.1:1 Utah avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Navigator Pointe Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Navigator Pointe Academy reports 375 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Utah state mean of 23.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 375 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Navigator Pointe Academy spends $8,057 per pupil district-wide, below the Utah average of $12,354 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.6% from local sources (property taxes), 93.2% from the state, and 5.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Navigator Pointe Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Utah state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 23% | 23.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 19% in Utah — lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,057
per pupil, district-wide
— below Utah avg of $12,354
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 375 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 375 Top 29% in Utah — larger than 71% of 1,068 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 490003401088
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 375:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Navigator Pointe Academy, which includes Navigator Pointe Academy.
$8,057
Per student
-35%
vs Utah
Avg $12,354
-59%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 93.2%
Federal 5.2%
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.
Similar other schools in West Jordan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunset Ridge Middle
Standard public school
1,377 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
West Hills Middle
Standard public school
1,169 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
West Jordan Middle
Standard public school
1,000 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain Heights Academy
Standard public school
864 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
Standard public school
761 students 22:1 students per teacher
Joel P. Jensen Middle
Standard public school
760 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Navigator Pointe Academy
How many students attend Navigator Pointe Academy?
Navigator Pointe Academy has 375 students enrolled. It is a other school in WEST JORDAN, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navigator Pointe Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Navigator Pointe Academy is 17.9:1, which is 23% lower than the Utah average of 23.1:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Navigator Pointe Academy?
The largest demographic group at Navigator Pointe Academy is White at 62.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in WEST JORDAN, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Navigator Pointe Academy?
Navigator Pointe Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.