Enrollment
656
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salt Lake City, UT
Woodrow Wilson School
Federal NCES profile for Woodrow Wilson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000276
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodrow Wilson School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #19 of 57
- schools in Salt Lake City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 41:1
- large classes for Utah
- 53.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodrow Wilson School has class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson School ranks #19 of 57 schools in Salt Lake City, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+92% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+92% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodrow Wilson School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodrow Wilson School
Woodrow Wilson School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Salt Lake City, Utah, enrolling 656 students.
Class loads run heavy: 41:1 is larger than about 99% of Utah schools and 92% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 53.8% of students qualify for free meals, 92% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 101 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (33%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 public schools, it stands alongside Brighton High (2,435 students): Woodrow Wilson School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (41:1 vs 27.1:1).
Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students) and Cyprus High (2,762 students) alongside Woodrow Wilson 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 Woodrow Wilson School compares
Woodrow Wilson 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 | 41:1 | ▲ 92% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.8% | ▲ 92% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
41:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 92% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
41:1
students per teacher
- 92% above state mean
Top 99% in Utah - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
18
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.7%
White 33.4%
African American 7.5%
Asian 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Two or More 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Woodrow Wilson School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Woodrow Wilson 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 Woodrow Wilson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodrow Wilson 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 other schools in Salt Lake City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~41:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Woodrow Wilson School
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson School?
Woodrow Wilson School has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salt Lake City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson School is 41:1, which is 92% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 161% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodrow Wilson School?
53.8% of students at Woodrow Wilson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodrow Wilson School?
The largest demographic group at Woodrow Wilson School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.7% of enrollment, in Salt Lake City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodrow Wilson School?
Woodrow Wilson School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Woodrow Wilson School rank among schools in Salt Lake City?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodrow Wilson School ranks #19 of 57 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 schools in Salt Lake City on the city page.
Is Woodrow Wilson School a good school?
Woodrow Wilson School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woodrow Wilson 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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