Enrollment
1,551
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Point, UT
West Point Jr High
Federal NCES profile for West Point Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000923
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Point Jr High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in West Point · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Point Jr High has class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Point Jr High ranks #1 of 3 schools in West Point, UT.
School address
District: Davis District · Utah
NCES ID 490021000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Point Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Point Jr High
West Point Jr High is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in West Point, Utah, enrolling 1,551 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.7:1 is larger than about 94% of Utah schools and 34% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,551 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #55.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 310 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students) and Davis High (2,238 students) alongside West Point 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 Point Jr High compares
West Point 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 | 28.7:1 | ▲ 34% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 60% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,551 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,551
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
28.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 94% in Utah - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,252
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 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
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, West Point Jr High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis District, which includes West Point Jr High.
$9,252
Per student
-6%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.7%
State 51.7%
Federal 12.6%
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 Point Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Point Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,231
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other 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 (~1,551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Point Jr High
How many students attend West Point Jr High?
West Point Jr High has 1,551 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Point, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Point Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at West Point Jr High is 28.7:1, which is 34% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Point Jr High?
11.3% of students at West Point Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Point Jr High?
The largest demographic group at West Point Jr High is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in West Point, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Point Jr High?
West Point Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Point Jr High rank among schools in West Point?
By Resource Investment Index, West Point Jr High ranks #1 of 3 schools in West Point, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Point on the city page.
Is West Point Jr High a good school?
West Point Jr High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Davis District?
Besides West Point Jr High, Davis District also operates Syracuse High (2,608 students), Davis High (2,238 students), and Layton High (2,231 students). See the Davis District district page for the complete list.
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