Enrollment
683
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Wallace Stegner Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wallace Stegner Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 8/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490018401489Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallace Stegner Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Utah schools.
- #19 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 8
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 59.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallace Stegner Academy has class sizes larger than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Stegner Academy ranks #19 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Wallace Stegner Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490018401489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+112% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wallace Stegner Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wallace Stegner Academy
Wallace Stegner Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 683 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 24.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 59.3% of students qualify for free meals, 112% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 683 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #62, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (17%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1366 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 147 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 683 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Salt Lake City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Canyon View School (471 students): Wallace Stegner Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 22.4:1).
Its district, Wallace Stegner Academy, also runs Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley (702 students).
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 Wallace Stegner Academy compares
Wallace Stegner Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.3% | ▲ 112% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 112% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Utah - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.9%
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
$8,991
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 144 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 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
Hispanic or Latino 62.1%
White 17.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 9.2%
African American 6.0%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Wallace Stegner Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wallace Stegner Academy, which includes Wallace Stegner Academy.
$8,991
Per student
-8%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-46%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 80.8%
Federal 18.0%
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 Wallace Stegner Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallace Stegner Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~683 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Wallace Stegner Academy
How many students attend Wallace Stegner Academy?
Wallace Stegner Academy has 683 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallace Stegner Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallace Stegner Academy is 24.4:1, 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 Wallace Stegner Academy?
59.3% of students at Wallace Stegner Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallace Stegner Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wallace Stegner Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 62.1% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallace Stegner Academy?
Wallace Stegner Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 8/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wallace Stegner Academy rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallace Stegner Academy ranks #19 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is Wallace Stegner Academy a good school?
Wallace Stegner Academy earns 8/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% 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 Wallace Stegner Academy?
Besides Wallace Stegner Academy, Wallace Stegner Academy also operates Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley (702 students). See the Wallace Stegner Academy district page for the complete list.
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