Enrollment
799
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
South Ogden Jr High
Federal NCES profile for South Ogden Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490120000638
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Ogden Jr High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
South Ogden Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Ogden Jr High ranks #5 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Ogden Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Ogden Jr High
South Ogden Jr High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 799 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 22.1% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 799 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 361 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Among Ogden's public schools, it stands alongside North Region Blind (18 students): South Ogden Jr High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20:1 vs 2.3:1).
Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students) and Roy High (1,661 students) alongside South Ogden Jr High.
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 South Ogden Jr High compares
South Ogden Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 21% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 799 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
799
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Utah - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,134
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 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 74.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, South Ogden Jr High is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weber District, which includes South Ogden Jr High.
$9,134
Per student
-7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 54.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 South Ogden Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahlquist Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Ogden Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,661
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Ogden
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~799 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Ogden Jr High
How many students attend South Ogden Jr High?
South Ogden Jr High has 799 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ogden Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ogden Jr High is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Ogden Jr High?
22.1% of students at South Ogden Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Ogden Jr High?
The largest demographic group at South Ogden Jr High is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Ogden Jr High?
South Ogden Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Ogden Jr High rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, South Ogden Jr High ranks #5 of 25 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 schools in Ogden on the city page.
Is South Ogden Jr High a good school?
South Ogden Jr High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Weber District?
Besides South Ogden Jr High, Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students), Roy High (1,661 students), and Fremont High (1,448 students). See the Weber District district page for the complete list.
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