- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
South Ogden Jr High shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 490120000638 · Ogden, UT Other · MID · TRAD
799 enr · 20:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Weber High (2,002 students)
South Ogden Jr High shrank from 846 students in 2022-23 to 799 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 40.3 → 41.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Ogden Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Weber High
Weber High
2,002 students
- Roy High
Roy High
1,661 students
- Fremont High
Fremont High
1,448 students
- Bonneville Hig
Bonneville High
1,373 students
- Wahlquist Jr H
Wahlquist Jr High
1,033 students
- This school 799
South Ogden Jr High
799 students
What this shows South Ogden Jr High reports 799 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Ogden Jr High compares
South Ogden 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,770
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 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.
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
District finance for Weber District reports $9,770 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~799 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 846 (2022-23) → 799 (2023-24), down 47.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.