Enrollment
966
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Layton, UT
North Davis Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Davis Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490006800998Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Davis Preparatory Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #13 of 16
- schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Davis Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Davis Preparatory Academy ranks #13 of 16 schools in Layton, UT.
School address
District: North Davis Preparatory Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490006800998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Davis Preparatory Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Davis Preparatory Academy
North Davis Preparatory Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Layton, Utah, enrolling 966 students.
At 20.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.9% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 966 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #223, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (47%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 644 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Davis Preparatory Academy spends $7,494 per pupil, 23% below the Utah average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Layton's public schools, it stands alongside Sand Springs School (682 students): North Davis Preparatory Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.6:1 vs 22:1).
North Davis Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so North Davis Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 North Davis Preparatory Academy compares
North Davis Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 33% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 966 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
966
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Utah - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.9%
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
$7,494
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 644 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 47.1%
White 46.9%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, North Davis Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Davis Preparatory Academy, which includes North Davis Preparatory Academy.
$7,494
Per student
-23%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.4%
State 88.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 Layton
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 (~966 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Davis Preparatory Academy
How many students attend North Davis Preparatory Academy?
North Davis Preparatory Academy has 966 students enrolled. It is a public school in Layton, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Davis Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Davis Preparatory Academy is 20.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 31% 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 North Davis Preparatory Academy?
18.9% of students at North Davis Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Davis Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Davis Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Layton, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Davis Preparatory Academy?
North Davis Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Davis Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Davis Preparatory Academy ranks #13 of 16 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 schools in Layton on the city page.
Is North Davis Preparatory Academy a good school?
North Davis Preparatory Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 North Davis Preparatory Academy?
None; North Davis Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and North Davis Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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