- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+143 students YoY
William Penn School grew from 523 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+27.3%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+143 students YoY 490036000275 · Salt Lake City, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
615 enr · 26.7:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
William Penn School grew from 523 students in 2022-23 to 666 in 2023-24 (+27.3%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
William Penn School 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 615
William Penn School
615 students
What this shows William Penn School reports 615 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Penn School compares
William Penn 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 | 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 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
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~615 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 523 (2022-23) → 666 (2023-24), up 143.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.