Enrollment
607
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T.H. Bell Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at T.H. Bell Jr High
T.H. Bell Jr High is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Ogden, Utah, enrolling 607 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 607 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Among Ogden's public schools, it stands alongside North Region Blind (18 students): T.H. Bell Jr High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19:1 vs 2.3:1).
Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students) and Roy High (1,661 students) alongside T.H. Bell 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 T.H. Bell Jr High compares
T.H. Bell 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,134
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weber District, which includes T.H. Bell Jr High.
$9,134
Per student
-7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 54.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~607 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, 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.
Is T.H. Bell Jr High a good school?
T.H. Bell Jr High earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 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.
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