Enrollment
615
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Salt Lake City, UT
William Penn School
Federal NCES profile for William Penn School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490036000275
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Penn School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools.
- #12 of 19
- elementary schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William Penn School has class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Penn School ranks #12 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Penn School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Penn School
William Penn School is a mid-sized elementary school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 615 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.7:1 is larger than about 89% of Utah schools and 25% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 20.3% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 615 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #66.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 41/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights 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.
Among Salt Lake City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Canyon View School (471 students): William Penn School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.7:1 vs 22.4:1).
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside William Penn School.
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 William Penn School compares
William Penn School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 27% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 615 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
615
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 89% in Utah - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.4%
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
$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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, William Penn School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes William Penn School.
$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 William Penn School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Penn School'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 elementary schools in Salt Lake City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~615 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about William Penn School
How many students attend William Penn School?
William Penn School has 615 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Penn School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Penn School is 26.7:1, which is 25% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William Penn School?
20.3% of students at William Penn School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Penn School?
The largest demographic group at William Penn School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Penn School?
William Penn School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William Penn School rank among elementary schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, William Penn School ranks #12 of 19 elementary schools in Salt Lake City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is William Penn School a good school?
William Penn School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Granite District?
Besides William Penn School, 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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