- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-106 students YoY
Syracuse Jr High shrank from 1,359 students in 2022-23 to 1,253 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-106 students YoY 490021000848 · Syracuse, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,216 enr · 24.3:1 · 9.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Syracuse Jr High shrank from 1,359 students in 2022-23 to 1,253 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Syracuse 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
Syracuse Jr High
1,216 students
What this shows Syracuse Jr High reports 1,216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Syracuse Jr High compares
Syracuse 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,986
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
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.
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
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,238
- 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 (~1,216 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,359 (2022-23) → 1,253 (2023-24), down 106.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.