Enrollment
520
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
Odyssey School
Federal NCES profile for Odyssey School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 9/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490072001273
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odyssey School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools.
- #24 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 9
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 99.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Odyssey School has class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey School ranks #24 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
99.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+256% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Odyssey School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Odyssey School
Odyssey School is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 520 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 99.6% of students qualify for free meals, 256% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 520 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (75%) and White (19%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 520 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
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.
Among Ogden's public schools, it stands alongside North Region Blind (18 students): Odyssey School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.6:1 vs 2.3:1).
Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students) and Ogden High (1,127 students) alongside Odyssey School.
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 Odyssey School compares
Odyssey School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.6% | ▲ 256% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
99.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 256% 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
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Utah - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 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 75.2%
White 18.5%
Two or More 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Odyssey School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden City District, which includes Odyssey School.
$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 Odyssey School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogden High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odyssey School'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 (~520 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Odyssey School
How many students attend Odyssey School?
Odyssey School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey School is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Odyssey School?
99.6% of students at Odyssey School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odyssey School?
The largest demographic group at Odyssey School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.2% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odyssey School?
Odyssey School has a Resource Investment Index of 9/100 (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 Odyssey School rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Odyssey School ranks #24 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 Odyssey School a good school?
Odyssey School earns 9/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Odyssey School, 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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