- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Layton, UT
Sunburst School
Federal NCES profile for Sunburst School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021001597
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunburst School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools.
- #11 of 16
- schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunburst School has class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunburst School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Layton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+49 students YoY
Sunburst School grew from 813 students in 2022-23 to 862 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+49 students YoY 490021001597 · Layton, UT Other · MID · TRAD
871 enr · 29:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Sunburst School grew from 813 students in 2022-23 to 862 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sunburst 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 871
Sunburst School
871 students
What this shows Sunburst School reports 871 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunburst School compares
Sunburst School is a growing 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 64% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 871 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
871
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
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
29:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Utah - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.6%
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 871 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Sunburst 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 Sunburst School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunburst 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
Similar other schools in Layton
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 (~871 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunburst School
How many students attend Sunburst School?
Sunburst School has 871 students enrolled. It is a public school in Layton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 813 (2022-23) → 862 (2023-24), up 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunburst School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunburst School is 29:1, which is 36% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunburst School?
10.0% of students at Sunburst School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunburst School?
The largest demographic group at Sunburst School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunburst School?
Sunburst School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Sunburst School rank among schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunburst School ranks #11 of 16 schools in Layton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Layton on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Sunburst 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.