- Enrollment
- 2,503
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Washington School
Federal NCES profile for Washington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490087000522
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #33 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #33 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Salt Lake District · Utah
NCES ID 490087000522 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+65 students YoY
Washington School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+24.3%).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+65 students YoY 490087000522 · Salt Lake City, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 22.3:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: West High (2,503 students)
Washington School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 332 in 2023-24 (+24.3%). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Washington 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 402
Washington School
402 students
What this shows Washington School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington School compares
Washington School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 45.3% | ▲ 62% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
31.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.6%
Hispanic or Latino 38.3%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.7%
Asian 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 39.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.5, Washington 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 Washington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Washington 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 other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Washington School
How many students attend Washington School?
Washington School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), up 65.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington 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 Washington School?
45.3% of students at Washington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington School?
The largest demographic group at Washington School is White at 39.6% 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 68.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington School?
Washington School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Washington School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington School ranks #33 of 57 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 schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
What other schools are in Salt Lake District?
Besides Washington 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.