- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Reading School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 490021000810 · Centerville, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 24.7:1 · 4.9% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Reading School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.7 → 18.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Reading 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 444
Reading School
444 students
What this shows Reading School reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reading School compares
Reading 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,986
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 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.
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
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,238
- 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 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 (~444 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.