- Enrollment
- 2,314
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tooele, UT
West School
Federal NCES profile for West School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490105000579
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 6
- schools in Tooele · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Tooele, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
West School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 490105000579 · Tooele, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
297 enr · 16.5:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Stansbury High (2,314 students)
West School grew from 256 students in 2022-23 to 271 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
West School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stansbury High
Stansbury High
2,314 students
- Tooele High
Tooele High
1,900 students
- Grantsville Hi
Grantsville High
1,094 students
- Clarke N. John 840
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High
840 students
- Sterling Schoo 772
Sterling School
772 students
- This school 297
West School
297 students
What this shows West School reports 297 students on the CCD universe file.
How West School compares
West School is a growing 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 27% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Utah - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.4%
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
$8,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 73.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, West School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Tooele District reports $8,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stansbury High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tooele High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grantsville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sterling School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,900
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Similar other schools in Tooele
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~297 students)
Frequently asked questions about West School
How many students attend West School?
West School has 297 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tooele, UT. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West School?
The student-teacher ratio at West School is 16.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 5% 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 School?
20.3% of students at West School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West School?
The largest demographic group at West School is White at 73.6% of enrollment, in Tooele, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West School?
West School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 School rank among schools in Tooele?
By Resource Investment Index, West School ranks #3 of 6 schools in Tooele, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tooele on the city page.
What other schools are in Tooele District?
Besides West School, Tooele District also operates Stansbury High (2,314 students), Tooele High (1,900 students), and Grantsville High (1,094 students). See the Tooele District district page for the complete list.