- Enrollment
- 1,180
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ogden, UT
Wasatch School
Federal NCES profile for Wasatch School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490072001276
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasatch School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #11 of 22
- elementary schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasatch School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch School ranks #11 of 22 elementary schools in Ogden, UT.
School address
District: Ogden City District · Utah
NCES ID 490072001276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Wasatch School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 490072001276 · Ogden, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 22.3:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Ben Lomond High (1,180 students)
Wasatch School held near 366 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Wasatch School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ben Lomond Hig
Ben Lomond High
1,180 students
- Ogden High
Ogden High
1,127 students
- Mount Ogden Ju
Mount Ogden Junior High
803 students
- East Ridge Ele
East Ridge Elementary School
714 students
- New Bridge Sch
New Bridge School
665 students
- This school 357
Wasatch School
357 students
What this shows Wasatch School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wasatch School compares
Wasatch School 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 26% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Utah - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
66.9%
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
$12,734
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.0, Wasatch School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Ogden City District reports $12,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wasatch School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Lomond High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ogden High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Ogden Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Ridge Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Bridge School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasatch School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,127
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 803
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 714
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasatch School
How many students attend Wasatch School?
Wasatch School has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ogden, UT. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 366 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasatch School is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wasatch School?
20.8% of students at Wasatch School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasatch School?
The largest demographic group at Wasatch School is White at 54.6% of enrollment, in Ogden, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasatch School?
Wasatch School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 School rank among elementary schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch School ranks #11 of 22 elementary 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 elementary schools in Ogden on the city page.
What other schools are in Ogden City District?
Besides Wasatch School, Ogden City District also operates Ben Lomond High (1,180 students), Ogden High (1,127 students), and Mount Ogden Junior High (803 students). See the Ogden City District district page for the complete list.