Enrollment
541
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Polk School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Polk School
Polk School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 541 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.1:1 is larger than about 96% of Utah schools and 41% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 541 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 363 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #360, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 53/100).
Its district draws 20.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students) and Ogden High (1,127 students) alongside Polk School.
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 Polk School compares
Polk School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,358
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.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden City District, which includes Polk School.
$11,358
Per student
+16%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.3%
State 41.2%
Federal 20.5%
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 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
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~541 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Polk School a good school?
Polk School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 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.
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