Enrollment
1,014
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
Ogden Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Ogden Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490005800989Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ogden Preparatory Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #19 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Ogden Preparatory Academy has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ogden Preparatory Academy ranks #19 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden Preparatory Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490005800989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ogden Preparatory Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ogden Preparatory Academy
Ogden Preparatory Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 1,014 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 52.2% of students qualify for free meals, 86% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 1,014 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #24, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and White (19%) (diversity index 38/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 507 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% 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): Ogden Preparatory Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.9:1 vs 2.3:1).
Ogden Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Ogden 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 Ogden Preparatory Academy compares
Ogden 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 86% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,014 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,014
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Utah - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
39.2%
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
$8,751
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 507 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 95 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 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 76.6%
White 18.7%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.8, Ogden Preparatory Academy is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden Preparatory Academy, which includes Ogden Preparatory Academy.
$8,751
Per student
-11%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.9%
State 78.4%
Federal 20.7%
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 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 (~1,014 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ogden Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Ogden Preparatory Academy?
Ogden Preparatory Academy has 1,014 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ogden Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ogden Preparatory Academy is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% 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 Ogden Preparatory Academy?
52.2% of students at Ogden Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ogden Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Ogden Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ogden Preparatory Academy?
Ogden Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Ogden Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Ogden Preparatory Academy ranks #19 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 Ogden Preparatory Academy a good school?
Ogden Preparatory Academy earns 13/100 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 Ogden Preparatory Academy?
None; Ogden Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Ogden Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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