- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ogden, UT
Polk School
Federal NCES profile for Polk School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490072001291
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polk School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools.
- #22 of 22
- elementary schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 16.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Polk School has class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polk School ranks #22 of 22 elementary schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001291 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Polk School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+20.0%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 490072001291 · Ogden, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
541 enr · 30.1:1 · 16.4% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Lomond High (1,180 students)
Polk School grew from 439 students in 2022-23 to 527 in 2023-24 (+20.0%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 23.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Polk School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Lomond Hig
Ben Lomond High
1,180 students
- Ogden High
Ogden High
1,127 students
- Mount Ogden Ju
Mount Ogden Junior High
803 students
- East Ridge Ele
East Ridge Elementary School
714 students
- New Bridge Sch
New Bridge School
665 students
- This school
Polk School
541 students
What this shows Polk School reports 541 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polk School compares
Polk School 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 | 30.1:1 | ▲ 41% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.4% | ▼ 41% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 541 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
541
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in Utah - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,734
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.
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Polk School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
District finance for Ogden City District reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polk School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ogden High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polk School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~541 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polk School
How many students attend Polk School?
Polk School has 541 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ogden, UT. CCD year-over-year: 439 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polk School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polk School is 30.1:1, which is 41% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Polk School?
16.4% of students at Polk School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Polk School?
The largest demographic group at Polk School is White at 61.0% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polk School?
Polk School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Polk School rank among elementary schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Polk School ranks #22 of 22 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ogden on the city page.
What other schools are in Ogden City District?
Besides Polk School, Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students), Ogden High (1,127 students), and Mount Ogden Junior High (803 students). See the Ogden City District district page for the complete list.