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Churchill Jr High

Grades 06–08 · Middle · Salt Lake City, UT · NCES 490036000205

At a glance

Reported students

521

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

20.44

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

25.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Utah middle enrollment

19th percentile

Compared with 144 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

535

Churchill Jr High: 521 reported students.

State peer staffing position

88th percentile

25.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.3:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
603
Teachers (FTE)
23
Student–teacher ratio
26.2:1

What the reported data says about Churchill Jr High

Churchill Jr High is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Salt Lake City. It is one of 84 current school records connected to Granite District. NCES reports 521 students for 2024–25.

Among 144 middle schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 860 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 25.5:1, above the Utah median of 22.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (81.4%) and multiracial (8.3%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Churchill Jr High

  1. 1How do the reported 25.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.44 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
4.6%
Students with disabilities
5.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch
8.3%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
1
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White81.4%
  • Hispanic6.1%
  • Black1.5%
  • Asian1.9%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
  • Multiracial8.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

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Public schools near Churchill Jr High

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

SchoolGradesStudentsDistance
Wasatch Jr High

Middle · Granite District

06–088291 mi
Olympus Jr High

Middle · Granite District

05–098071.8 mi
Evergreen Jr High

Middle · Granite District

06–096002.3 mi
Bonneville Jr High

Middle · Granite District

06–086363 mi
Hillside Middle

Middle · Salt Lake District

07–084853.9 mi
Butler Middle

Middle · Canyons District

06–089134.5 mi
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Frequently asked questions about Churchill Jr High

What grades does Churchill Jr High serve?

Churchill Jr High reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Granite District.

How many students attend Churchill Jr High?

Churchill Jr High reported 521 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 144 Utah middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 603 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Churchill Jr High?

The calculated ratio is 25.5:1, based on 521 students and 20.44 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 22.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Churchill Jr High a public, charter, or magnet school?

Churchill Jr High is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Granite District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Churchill Jr High students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

8.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Churchill Jr High in?

Churchill Jr High is part of Granite District, based in Salt Lake City, UT, which operates 84 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Churchill Jr High?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wasatch Jr High (1 mi), Olympus Jr High (1.8 mi), Evergreen Jr High (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.