- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Layton, UT
North Layton Jr High
Federal NCES profile for North Layton Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000136
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Layton Jr High earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 16
- schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Layton Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Layton Jr High ranks #6 of 16 schools in Layton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
North Layton Jr High held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 46.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 490021000136 · Layton, UT Other · MID · TRAD
959 enr · 20.8:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
North Layton Jr High held near 962 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE held 46.5 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
North Layton Jr High 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 959
North Layton Jr High
959 students
What this shows North Layton Jr High reports 959 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Layton Jr High compares
North Layton Jr High 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 13% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 959 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
959
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, North Layton Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Layton Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Lower 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 North Layton Jr High'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
Similar other schools in Layton
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 (~959 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Layton Jr High
How many students attend North Layton Jr High?
North Layton Jr High has 959 students enrolled. It is a public school in Layton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,009 (2022-23) → 962 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Layton Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Layton Jr High is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% 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 Layton Jr High?
24.4% of students at North Layton Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Layton Jr High?
The largest demographic group at North Layton Jr High is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Layton, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Layton Jr High?
North Layton Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 North Layton Jr High rank among schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, North Layton Jr High ranks #6 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.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides North Layton Jr High, 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.