- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Salt Lake, UT
Orchard School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000138
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in North Salt Lake · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard School ranks #3 of 3 schools in North Salt Lake, UT.
School address
District: Davis District · Utah
NCES ID 490021000138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Orchard School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 490021000138 · North Salt Lake, UT Other · MID · TRAD
581 enr · 20.8:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Orchard School held near 630 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Orchard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school 581
Orchard School
581 students
What this shows Orchard School reports 581 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard School compares
Orchard School 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 | 20.8:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 57% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 581 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
581
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$9,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 581 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.6%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 1.9%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Orchard School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 (~581 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard School
How many students attend Orchard School?
Orchard School has 581 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Salt Lake, UT. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 630 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard School is 20.8:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% 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 Orchard School?
12.0% of students at Orchard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard School is White at 72.6% of enrollment, in North Salt Lake, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard School?
Orchard School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Orchard School rank among schools in North Salt Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard School ranks #3 of 3 schools in North Salt Lake, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Orchard School, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.