- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
Wasatch School
Federal NCES profile for Wasatch School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490087000521
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasatch School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #9 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 28.2%
- 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 #9 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000521 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Wasatch School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 490087000521 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
387 enr · 21.5:1 · 28.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Wasatch School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 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
- West High
West High
2,503 students
- Highland High
Highland High
1,973 students
- East High
East High
1,764 students
- Glendale Middl 678
Glendale Middle
678 students
- Mountain View 629
Mountain View School
629 students
- This school 387
Wasatch School
387 students
What this shows Wasatch School reports 387 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.2% | ▲ 1% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 387 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
387
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Utah - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$13,808
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 4.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Wasatch School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salt Lake District reports $13,808 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glendale Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View 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
- 1,973
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,764
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~387 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasatch School
How many students attend Wasatch School?
Wasatch School has 387 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasatch School is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wasatch School?
28.2% 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 56.8% 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 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasatch School?
Wasatch School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wasatch School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch School ranks #9 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.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Wasatch School, Salt Lake District also operates West High (2,503 students), Highland High (1,973 students), and East High (1,764 students). See the Salt Lake District district page for the complete list.