- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Sunset, UT
Sunset Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000145
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Jr High earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Sunset · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Jr High has class sizes larger than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Jr High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sunset, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Sunset Jr High held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 490021000145 · Sunset, UT Other · MID · TRAD
926 enr · 23.7:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Sunset Jr High held near 931 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sunset 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 926
Sunset Jr High
926 students
What this shows Sunset Jr High reports 926 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Jr High compares
Sunset Jr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 23% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 926 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
926
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Utah - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.5%
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 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
69
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Sunset 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 Sunset Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Lower 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 Sunset 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 (~926 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sunset Jr High
How many students attend Sunset Jr High?
Sunset Jr High has 926 students enrolled. It is a public school in Sunset, UT. CCD year-over-year: 954 (2022-23) → 931 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Jr High is 23.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Jr High?
21.5% of students at Sunset Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Jr High is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Sunset, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Jr High?
Sunset Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Sunset Jr High rank among schools in Sunset?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Jr High ranks #1 of 3 schools in Sunset, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Sunset 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.