Enrollment
724
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Valley City, UT
West Lake Jr High
Federal NCES profile for West Lake Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490036000272
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lake Jr High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lake Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lake Jr High ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+114% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Lake Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Lake Jr High
West Lake Jr High is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in West Valley City, Utah, enrolling 724 students.
At 21.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 59.9% of students qualify for free meals, 114% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (28%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 724 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 278 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 724 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside West Lake Jr High.
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 Lake Jr High compares
West Lake Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 114% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% below state mean
Top 50% in Utah - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$10,325
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
118
in-school suspensions + 160 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 57.3%
White 27.8%
African American 4.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, West Lake Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes West Lake Jr High.
$10,325
Per student
+5%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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 Lake Jr High 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 Lake Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about West Lake Jr High
How many students attend West Lake Jr High?
West Lake Jr High has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Valley City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lake Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lake Jr High is 21.3:1, which is 0% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 36% 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 Lake Jr High?
59.9% of students at West Lake Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lake Jr High?
The largest demographic group at West Lake Jr High is Hispanic or Latino at 57.3% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lake Jr High?
West Lake Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Lake Jr High rank among middle schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lake Jr High ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in West Valley City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in West Valley City on the city page.
Is West Lake Jr High a good school?
West Lake Jr High earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Granite District?
Besides West Lake Jr High, 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.
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