Wasatch School

Summary:

Wasatch School is an elementary school in Ogden, Utah, serving students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the Ogden City School District. The school has seen fluctuations in its student racial makeup, with a decrease in the percentage of White students and an increase in the percentage of Hispanic students.

Wasatch School has shown a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from the top 15% of Utah elementary schools in 2020-2021 to the bottom 20% in 2023-2024. The school's proficiency rates in RISE assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally lower than the state and district averages, with some exceptions in certain grade levels. Compared to nearby schools like Shadow Valley and Polk, Wasatch School's performance is mixed, with some grades performing better and others performing worse.

Wasatch School's per-student spending of $9,420 in 2018-2019 is higher than the state average, but it is unclear how this funding is being utilized to support student learning. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, with a relatively high ratio of 21.9 in 2022-2023 compared to the previous year. These factors, along with the school's demographic differences compared to nearby schools, suggest the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems to address the declining academic performance and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3370 Polk Ave
       Ogden, UT  84403


(801) 737-8450

District: Ogden City District

SchoolDigger Rank:
441st of 561 Utah Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,420 Help


Students who attend Wasatch School usually attend:

Middle:    Mount Ogden Junior High
High:    Ogden High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.9 Help
Number of students:  351

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
Hispanic:
30.8%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wasatch School ranks worse than 78.6% of elementary schools in Utah. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Ogden City District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.57. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Wasatch School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Ogden City District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wasatch School is $9,420, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Ogden City District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Wasatch School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ogden City District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ogden City District 83rd of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wasatch School

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Rank History for all students at Wasatch School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 66.09 154th 509 69.7%
2015 61.93 203rd 537 62.2%
2016 51.84 271st 533 49.2%
2017 62.44 194th 526 63.1%
2018 57.85 224th 528 57.6%
2019 63.43 207th 572 63.8%
2021 82.44 70th 559 87.5%
2022 76.04 113th 551 79.5%
2023 49.56 283rd 561 49.6%
2024 23.57 441st 561 21.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wasatch School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.54 94th 435 78.4%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Wasatch School Test Scores
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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Wasatch School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 246 16 9 97 2 n/a n/a 70 440
2011 270 10 12 99 3 2 0 0 396
2012 277 6 5 116 5 5 3 0 417
2013 255 4 7 118 0 8 3 0 395
2014 255 2 4 103 0 5 6 0 375
2015 223 5 3 111 0 4 12 0 358
2016 241 5 4 111 1 5 18 0 385
2017 217 7 2 91 1 1 14 0 333
2018 218 3 3 88 3 0 13 0 328
2019 225 4 3 81 3 0 10 0 326
2020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2021 284 7 4 83 2 3 15 0 398
2022 236 9 3 61 1 2 12 1 325
2023 214 6 2 108 1 9 11 0 351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wasatch School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 440 18.4 23.8 67.8
2011 396 16.2 24.3 50.3
2012 417 17.0 24.4 70.3
2013 395 17.5 22.5 99.2
2014 375 16.0 23.4 59.2
2015 358 n/a n/a 58.1
2016 385 n/a n/a 55.1
2017 333 16.0 20.8 48.6
2018 328 n/a n/a 46.6
2019 326 15.0 21.7 39.9
2020 0 n/a n/a n/a
2021 398 n/a n/a 27.6
2022 325 22.2 14.6 28.6
2023 351 16.0 21.9 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wasatch School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 440 18.4 23.8 67.8
2011 396 16.2 24.3 50.3
2012 417 17.0 24.4 70.3
2013 395 17.5 22.5 99.2
2014 375 16.0 23.4 59.2
2015 358 n/a n/a 58.1
2016 385 n/a n/a 55.1
2017 333 16.0 20.8 48.6
2018 328 n/a n/a 46.6
2019 326 15.0 21.7 39.9
2020 0 n/a n/a n/a
2021 398 n/a n/a 27.6
2022 325 22.2 14.6 28.6
2023 351 16.0 21.9 24.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wasatch School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,290 (13.7%) $8,130 (86.3%) $9,420

Data source: Utah Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wasatch School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 572 Elementary schoolsRanks 283rd of 561 Elementary schools
 14.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch School)66.751
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ogden City District)4333.7
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utah)46.846.2
 0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wasatch School)57.852.2
 5.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ogden City District)40.130.4
 9.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Utah)50.249
 1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch School)4246
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden City District)4029.3
 10.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)47.344.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch School)5447.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ogden City District)36.829.5
 7.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Utah)49.350.1
 0.8%
4th Grade Science (Wasatch School)2851.2
 23.2%
   4th Grade Science (Ogden City District)37.734.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade Science (Utah)51.149.6
 1.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wasatch School)69.643.1
 26.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ogden City District)40.433.5
 6.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.945.3
 3.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wasatch School)47.833.3
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ogden City District)23.819.5
 4.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Utah)39.235.4
 3.8%
6th Grade Science (Wasatch School)65.250.9
 14.3%
   6th Grade Science (Ogden City District)46.240.8
 5.4%
   6th Grade Science (Utah)57.755.5
 2.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students326351
 7.7%
African American46
 50%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic81108
 33.3%
Pacific Islander09
White225214
 4.9%
Two or More Races1011
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.9%24.2%
 15.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wasatch School

Wasatch School ranks in the bottom 21.4% of Utah elementary schools.

Students at Wasatch School are 61% White, 31% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 351 students attended Wasatch School.

Students who attend Wasatch School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mount Ogden Junior High
High : Ogden High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Utah State Board of Education.

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