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Tooele District

Utah · Public School District
26
Schools
23,479
Students
$10,539
Per-Pupil Spend
-27% nat'l
20.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Tooele District is a public school district in Utah serving 23,479 students across 26 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 3 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $10,539 is below the national average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (26)
Elementary Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Anna Smith SchoolPK–06206
Copper Canyon SchoolPK–06468
Grantsville SchoolPK–06725
Ibapah SchoolKG–0620
Middle Canyon SchoolKG–06617
Northlake SchoolPK–06619
Old Mill SchoolPK–06650
Overlake SchoolKG–06596
Rose Springs SchoolPK–06527
Settlement Canyon SchoolKG–06604
Stansbury Park SchoolPK–06689
Sterling SchoolPK–06829
Vernon SchoolKG–0634
West SchoolPK–06256
Willow SchoolKG–06430
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clarke N. Johnsen Jr High07–08892
Grantsville Jr High07–08515
Tooele Jr High07–08733
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Grantsville High09–121,011
Stansbury High09–122,010
Tooele Community Learning Center09–12302
Tooele High09–121,768
Wendover High07–12189
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blue Peak HighKG–12103
Digital Education CenterKG–128,561
DugwayKG–12125
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$10,539-27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
27%
State
63.7%
Local (property tax)
27.4%
Federal
8.8%

State funding accounts for 64% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
26
Schools
23,479
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$11K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
Strengths & Considerations
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Range of school options
With 26 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $10,539, spending is 27% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tooele District?
Tooele District has 26 public schools, serving a total of 23,479 students.
What is the graduation rate for Tooele District?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Tooele District spend per student?
Tooele District spends $10,539 per pupil — 27% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Tooele District?
21% of students in Tooele District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Tooele District?
No, Tooele District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Tooele District serve?
Tooele District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Tooele District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Tooele District is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.