At a glance
Reported students
702
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah elementary enrollment
84th percentile
Compared with 612 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
702
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley: 702 reported students.
State peer staffing position
78th percentile
22.7:1 reported; state peer median 20.9:1. 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
- 490
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.9:1
What the reported data says about Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in West Valley City. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Wallace Stegner Academy. NCES reports 702 students for 2024–25.
Among 612 elementary schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 511.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 84th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.7:1, close to the Utah median of 20.9:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (61.5%) and White (24.1%). English learners represent 27.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley
- 1How do the reported 22.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 27.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White24.1%
- Hispanic61.5%
- Black2.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander7%
- Multiracial3.4%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Wallace Stegner Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wallace Stegner Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
683 reported students
Wallace Stegner Academy Sunset
Elementary · Grades KG–08
Enrollment not reported
Wallace Stegner Academy Kearns K-12
Other · Grades KG–12
777 reported students
Public schools near Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Valley School Elementary · Granite District | PK–06 | 764 | 0.6 mi |
| Neil Armstrong Academy Elementary · Granite District | PK–06 | 688 | 1 mi |
| Dos Mundos Academy Elementary · Granite District | PK–06 | 455 | 1 mi |
| Gearld Wright STEM Academy Elementary · Granite District | PK–06 | 532 | 1.1 mi |
| Whittier School Elementary · Granite District | PK–06 | 492 | 1.2 mi |
| Monticello Academy Elementary · Charter · Monticello Academy | KG–08 | 689 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley
What grades does Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley serve?
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wallace Stegner Academy.
How many students attend Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley?
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley reported 702 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 84th percentile among 612 Utah elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 490 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley?
The calculated ratio is 22.7:1, based on 702 students and 30.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.4% 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 Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley in?
Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley is part of Wallace Stegner Academy, based in Salt Lake City, UT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include West Valley School (0.6 mi), Neil Armstrong Academy (1 mi), Dos Mundos Academy (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.