- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Olene Walker Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Olene Walker Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000259
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olene Walker Elementary earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #28 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.9:1
- large classes for Utah
- 69.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Olene Walker Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olene Walker Elementary ranks #28 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+221 students YoY
Olene Walker Elementary grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (+48.8%).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+221 students YoY 490036000259 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
712 enr · 33.9:1 · 69.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Olene Walker Elementary grew from 453 students in 2022-23 to 674 in 2023-24 (+48.8%). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Olene Walker Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 712
Olene Walker Elementary
712 students
What this shows Olene Walker Elementary reports 712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olene Walker Elementary compares
Olene Walker Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 33.9:1 | ▲ 58% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.1% | ▲ 147% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 712 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
712
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 147% 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
33.9:1
students per teacher
- 58% above state mean
Top 98% in Utah - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.9%
White 12.9%
Asian 12.2%
African American 11.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Olene Walker Elementary is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Olene Walker Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olene Walker Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar other schools in Salt Lake City
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 (~712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olene Walker Elementary
How many students attend Olene Walker Elementary?
Olene Walker Elementary has 712 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), up 221.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olene Walker Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Olene Walker Elementary is 33.9:1, which is 58% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 116% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olene Walker Elementary?
69.1% of students at Olene Walker Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olene Walker Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Olene Walker Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.9% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olene Walker Elementary?
Olene Walker Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Olene Walker Elementary rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Olene Walker Elementary ranks #28 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Olene Walker Elementary, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.