Enrollment
594
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ogden, UT
Shadow Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Shadow Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490072001317
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shadow Valley School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Utah schools.
- #21 of 22
- elementary schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Shadow Valley School has class sizes larger than 86% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Valley School ranks #21 of 22 elementary schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001317 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shadow Valley School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shadow Valley School
Shadow Valley School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 594 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Utah schools and 21% 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 10.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 594 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 317 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #310, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 594 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
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 Shadow Valley 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 Shadow Valley School compares
Shadow Valley 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 | 25.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.2% | ▼ 64% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
10.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Utah - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 594 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Shadow Valley School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ogden City District, which includes Shadow Valley 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 Shadow Valley 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shadow Valley 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 (~594 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Shadow Valley School
How many students attend Shadow Valley School?
Shadow Valley School has 594 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shadow Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shadow Valley School is 25.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Shadow Valley School?
10.2% of students at Shadow Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shadow Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Shadow Valley School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shadow Valley School?
Shadow Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (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 Shadow Valley School rank among elementary schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Shadow Valley School ranks #21 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 Shadow Valley School a good school?
Shadow Valley School earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Shadow Valley 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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