Enrollment
444
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Centerville, UT
Reading School
Federal NCES profile for Reading School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490021000810
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reading School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 4.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Reading School has class sizes larger than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reading School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Centerville, UT.
School address
District: Davis District · Utah
NCES ID 490021000810 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reading School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Reading School
Reading School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Centerville, Utah, enrolling 444 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.9% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Utah average.
With 444 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 180 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #112.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 444 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students) and Davis High (2,238 students) alongside Reading 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 Reading School compares
Reading 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 | 24.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.9% | ▼ 83% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.7:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 80% in Utah - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$9,252
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 444 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Reading School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis District, which includes Reading School.
$9,252
Per student
-6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 51.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 Reading 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reading School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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
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 (~444 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Reading School
How many students attend Reading School?
Reading School has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Centerville, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reading School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reading School is 24.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reading School?
4.9% of students at Reading School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reading School?
The largest demographic group at Reading School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Centerville, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reading School?
Reading School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Reading School rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Reading School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Centerville, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Centerville on the city page.
Is Reading School a good school?
Reading School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% 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 Davis District?
Besides Reading 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.
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