- Enrollment
- 2,608
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Layton, UT
Whitesides School
Federal NCES profile for Whitesides School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490021000156
👥 S:T ratio 7
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Whitesides School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #15 of 16
- schools in Layton · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Whitesides School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesides School ranks #15 of 16 schools in Layton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Whitesides School shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-5.5%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 490021000156 · Layton, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
396 enr · 23.3:1 · 35.4% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Syracuse High (2,608 students)
Whitesides School shrank from 421 students in 2022-23 to 398 in 2023-24 (-5.5%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Whitesides School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Syracuse High
Syracuse High
2,608 students
- Davis High
Davis High
2,238 students
- Layton High
Layton High
2,231 students
- Farmington Hig
Farmington High
2,198 students
- Clearfield Hig
Clearfield High
2,041 students
- This school 396
Whitesides School
396 students
What this shows Whitesides School reports 396 students on the CCD universe file.
How Whitesides School compares
Whitesides 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 | 23.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.4% | ▲ 26% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 396 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.3:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
396
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 69% in Utah - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.9%
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
$9,986
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 396 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.0%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Whitesides School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Davis District reports $9,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Whitesides School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davis High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Layton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Farmington High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clearfield High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Whitesides School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 in Layton
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 (~396 students)
Frequently asked questions about Whitesides School
How many students attend Whitesides School?
Whitesides School has 396 students enrolled. It is a public school in Layton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesides School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesides School is 23.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Whitesides School?
35.4% of students at Whitesides School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Whitesides School?
The largest demographic group at Whitesides School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Layton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Whitesides School?
Whitesides School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Whitesides School rank among schools in Layton?
By Resource Investment Index, Whitesides School ranks #15 of 16 schools in Layton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Layton on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis District?
Besides Whitesides School, 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.