- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bountiful, UT
South Davis Jr High
Federal NCES profile for South Davis Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000142
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Davis Jr High earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Bountiful · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Davis Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Davis Jr High ranks #3 of 10 schools in Bountiful, UT.
School address
District: Davis District · Utah
NCES ID 490021000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-118 students YoY
South Davis Jr High shrank from 1,095 students in 2022-23 to 977 in 2023-24 (-10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-118 students YoY 490021000142 · Bountiful, UT Other · MID · TRAD
953 enr · 22.7:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
South Davis Jr High shrank from 1,095 students in 2022-23 to 977 in 2023-24 (-10.8%). Teacher FTE added 42.6 → 43.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Davis Jr High 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 953
South Davis Jr High
953 students
What this shows South Davis Jr High reports 953 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Davis Jr High compares
South Davis Jr High is a shrinking 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 | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 29% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 953 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
953
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Utah - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.0%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, South Davis Jr High is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Davis Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Davis Jr High'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 other 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 (~953 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Davis Jr High
How many students attend South Davis Jr High?
South Davis Jr High has 953 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bountiful, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,095 (2022-23) → 977 (2023-24), down 118.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Davis Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Davis Jr High is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Davis Jr High?
20.0% of students at South Davis Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Davis Jr High?
The largest demographic group at South Davis Jr High is White at 74.6% of enrollment, in Bountiful, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Davis Jr High?
South Davis Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 South Davis Jr High rank among schools in Bountiful?
By Resource Investment Index, South Davis Jr High ranks #3 of 10 schools in Bountiful, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bountiful on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides South Davis Jr High, 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.