- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Olympus Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Olympus Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000249
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Olympus Jr High earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Utah schools.
- #19 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Olympus Jr High has class sizes larger than 92% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Olympus Jr High ranks #19 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000249 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Olympus Jr High held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 490036000249 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
807 enr · 27.8:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Olympus Jr High held near 790 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Olympus Jr High 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 807
Olympus Jr High
807 students
What this shows Olympus Jr High reports 807 students on the CCD universe file.
How Olympus Jr High compares
Olympus 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 | 27.8:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 62% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
27.8:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Utah - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Olympus Jr High is less 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 Olympus Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Olympus Jr High'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 (~807 students)
Frequently asked questions about Olympus Jr High
How many students attend Olympus Jr High?
Olympus Jr High has 807 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 784 (2022-23) → 790 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Olympus Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Olympus Jr High is 27.8:1, which is 30% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 77% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Olympus Jr High?
10.7% of students at Olympus Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Olympus Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Olympus Jr High is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Olympus Jr High?
Olympus Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Olympus Jr High rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Olympus Jr High ranks #19 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 Olympus Jr High, 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.