Enrollment
1,216
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Syracuse, UT
Syracuse Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Syracuse Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000848
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Syracuse Jr High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 6
- schools in Syracuse · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 9.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Syracuse Jr High has class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Syracuse Jr High ranks #1 of 6 schools in Syracuse, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-65% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Syracuse Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Syracuse Jr High
Syracuse Jr High is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Syracuse, Utah, enrolling 1,216 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.8% free-meal eligibility runs 65% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,216 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 172 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 243 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students) and Davis High (2,238 students) alongside Syracuse 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 Syracuse Jr High compares
Syracuse 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.8% | ▼ 65% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,216 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,216
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 65% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Utah - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$9,252
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.5, Syracuse Jr High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis District, which includes Syracuse Jr High.
$9,252
Per student
-6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 51.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 Syracuse 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Syracuse Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- 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 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 (~1,216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Syracuse Jr High
How many students attend Syracuse Jr High?
Syracuse Jr High has 1,216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Syracuse, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Syracuse Jr High is 24.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Syracuse Jr High?
9.8% of students at Syracuse Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Syracuse Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Syracuse Jr High is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Syracuse, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Syracuse Jr High?
Syracuse Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Syracuse Jr High rank among schools in Syracuse?
By Resource Investment Index, Syracuse Jr High ranks #1 of 6 schools in Syracuse, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Syracuse on the city page.
Is Syracuse Jr High a good school?
Syracuse Jr High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools. 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 Davis District?
Besides Syracuse 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.
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