Enrollment
712
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+147% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Olene Walker Elementary compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Olene Walker Elementary
Olene Walker Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 712 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.9:1 is larger than about 98% of Utah schools and 58% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 69.1% of students qualify for free meals, 147% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 712 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 27 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (13%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Salt Lake City's public schools, it stands alongside Brighton High (2,435 students): Olene Walker Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.9:1 vs 27.1:1).
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Olene Walker Elementary.
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 Olene Walker Elementary compares
Olene Walker Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,325
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Olene Walker Elementary.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 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
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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.
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 (~712 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.9:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Olene Walker Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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