- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Lake Jr High held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 490036000272 · West Valley City, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
724 enr · 21.3:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
West Lake Jr High held near 702 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
West Lake Jr High 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 724
West Lake Jr High
724 students
What this shows West Lake Jr High reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lake Jr High compares
West Lake Jr High 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 middle 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 (~724 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 701 (2022-23) → 702 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.