Enrollment
488
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Haven, UT
West Haven School
Federal NCES profile for West Haven School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490120001108
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Haven School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 488
- students enrolled
West Haven School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Weber District · Utah
NCES ID 490120001108 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Haven School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Haven School
West Haven School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Haven, Utah, enrolling 488 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 488 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 277 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #150.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 44/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Among West Haven's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kanesville School (720 students): West Haven School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.1:1 vs 18:1).
Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students) and Roy High (1,661 students) alongside West Haven School.
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 West Haven School compares
West Haven School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▲ 7% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Utah - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$9,134
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 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
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, West Haven School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Weber District, which includes West Haven School.
$9,134
Per student
-7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 54.9%
Federal 13.3%
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 West Haven School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weber High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roy High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fremont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonneville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wahlquist Jr High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Haven School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,002
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,661
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,448
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools in West Haven
1 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Haven School
How many students attend West Haven School?
West Haven School has 488 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Haven, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Haven School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Haven School is 18.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Haven School?
30.0% of students at West Haven School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Haven School?
The largest demographic group at West Haven School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in West Haven, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Haven School?
West Haven School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Haven School a good school?
West Haven School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Weber District?
Besides West Haven School, Weber District also operates Weber High (2,002 students), Roy High (1,661 students), and Fremont High (1,448 students). See the Weber District district page for the complete list.
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