- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ogden, UT
T.H. Bell Jr High
Federal NCES profile for T.H. Bell Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490120000639
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T.H. Bell Jr High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 25
- schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- small classes for Utah
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
T.H. Bell Jr High has class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T.H. Bell Jr High ranks #6 of 25 schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
T.H. Bell Jr High held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 490120000639 · Ogden, UT Other · MID · TRAD
607 enr · 19:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Weber High (2,002 students)
T.H. Bell Jr High held near 644 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
T.H. Bell 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 607
T.H. Bell Jr High
607 students
What this shows T.H. Bell Jr High reports 607 students on the CCD universe file.
How T.H. Bell Jr High compares
T.H. Bell 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 | 19:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 29% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Utah - lower ratio than 72% 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 28.5%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, T.H. Bell Jr High is more mixed than 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 T.H. Bell Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahlquist Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T.H. Bell 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 (~607 students)
Frequently asked questions about T.H. Bell Jr High
How many students attend T.H. Bell Jr High?
T.H. Bell Jr High has 607 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ogden, UT. CCD year-over-year: 670 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at T.H. Bell Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at T.H. Bell Jr High is 19:1, which is 11% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 21% 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 T.H. Bell Jr High?
36.0% of students at T.H. Bell Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T.H. Bell Jr High?
The largest demographic group at T.H. Bell Jr High is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T.H. Bell Jr High?
T.H. Bell Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 T.H. Bell Jr High rank among schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, T.H. Bell Jr High ranks #6 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 T.H. Bell 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.