- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kearns, UT
West Kearns School
Federal NCES profile for West Kearns School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000271
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Kearns School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Kearns · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Kearns School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Kearns School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
West Kearns School shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 490036000271 · Kearns, UT Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 19.6:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
West Kearns School shrank from 578 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 28.7 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
West Kearns School 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 548
West Kearns School
548 students
What this shows West Kearns School reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Kearns School compares
West Kearns School is a shrinking 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 114% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 114% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Utah - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.2%
Hispanic or Latino 43.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 48.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, West Kearns School 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 West Kearns School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Kearns School'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
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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Kearns School
How many students attend West Kearns School?
West Kearns School has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kearns, UT. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Kearns School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Kearns School is 19.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 25% 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 Kearns School?
59.9% of students at West Kearns School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Kearns School?
The largest demographic group at West Kearns School is White at 48.2% of enrollment, in Kearns, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Kearns School?
West Kearns School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 West Kearns School rank among schools in Kearns?
By Resource Investment Index, West Kearns School ranks #3 of 7 schools in Kearns, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Kearns on the city page.
What other schools are in Granite District?
Besides West Kearns School, 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.