- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salt Lake City, UT
Wasatch Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Wasatch Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000269
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasatch Jr High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Utah schools.
- #7 of 9
- middle schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasatch Jr High has class sizes larger than 82% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch Jr High ranks #7 of 9 middle schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Wasatch Jr High held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 490036000269 · Salt Lake City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
829 enr · 25.1:1 · 10.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Wasatch Jr High held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Wasatch Jr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 829
Wasatch Jr High
829 students
What this shows Wasatch Jr High reports 829 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wasatch Jr High compares
Wasatch 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 | 25.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.0% | ▼ 64% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 829 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.1:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
829
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
25.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 82% in Utah - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.9%
Asian 11.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, Wasatch Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wasatch Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasatch Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~829 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasatch Jr High
How many students attend Wasatch Jr High?
Wasatch Jr High has 829 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasatch Jr High is 25.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 60% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wasatch Jr High?
10.0% of students at Wasatch Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasatch Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Wasatch Jr High is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasatch Jr High?
Wasatch Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Wasatch Jr High rank among middle schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch Jr High ranks #7 of 9 middle 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 middle schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides Wasatch Jr High, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.