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Boulton School

2611 S ORCHARD DR, BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010Davis District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
506
Students
Total enrolled
$9,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 30% vs nat'l
24.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 56% vs nat'l
61/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 506 students in grades PK–06 in BOUNTIFUL, Utah.
30% below average funding
District spends $9,987 per pupil, 30% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 61th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Boulton School is a large elementary in BOUNTIFUL, Utah, serving grades PK–06 with 506 students. The district invests $9,987 per student — 30% below the national average of $14,347, with a 24.0:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 16% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 61/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Boulton School

506
Total Students
24.0 : 1
Student:Teacher
16%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution282 male · 224 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility16%
National avg 52% · 82 students
Student Composition
81%
10%
Asian1%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490021000104

Academic Outcomes at Boulton School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
61
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 61th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 99th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84010

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,987Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,987
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,394
Student Support$1,898
Administration$1,198
Operations$1,498
Other$999
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,987 spent per student, an estimated $4,424 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
36%
State government
51.7%
Local (property tax)
35.7%
Federal programs
12.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 16% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,987/student, 30% less than the national average
  • 24.0:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
West Point SchoolBuffalo Point SchoolCook SchoolBluff Ridge School
+2 more
↓
Middle
West Point Jr HighSyracuse Jr HighFarmington Jr HighShoreline Junior High
+11 more
↓
High School
Syracuse HighLayton HighDavis HighFarmington High
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyDavis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDavis District →
Phone: (801)402-1300
NCES ID: 490021000104
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in BOUNTIFUL seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Davis District
High
Syracuse High
2,452 students · 10–12
13% FRL
High
Layton High
2,242 students · 10–12
● 53 opp16% FRL
High
Davis High
2,175 students · 10–12
● 52 opp8% FRL
High
Farmington High
2,083 students · 10–12
5% FRL
High
Clearfield High
2,030 students · 10–12
22% FRL
High
Northridge High
1,954 students · 10–12
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High
Woods Cross High
1,567 students · 10–12
● 52 opp16% FRL
High
Viewmont High
1,518 students · 10–12
● 61 opp14% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2611 S ORCHARD DR, BOUNTIFUL, UT 84010
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.