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Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley

2671 S Stegnar Way, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120Wallace Stegner Academy →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Charter
656
Students
Total enrolled
$21,739
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 52% vs nat'l
26.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 70% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 656 students in grades KG–08 in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah.
52% above average funding
District spends $21,739 per pupil, 52% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley is a large elementary in WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, serving grades KG–08 with 656 students. The district invests $21,739 per student — 52% above the national average of $14,347, with a 26.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley

656
Total Students
26.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
65%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution316 male · 340 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility65%
National avg 52% · 424 students
Student Composition
24%
61%
Asian2%
White24%
Hispanic / Latino61%
Black2%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490018401609

Academic Outcomes at Wallace Stegner Academy West Valley

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 58th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84120

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,739Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$21,739
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,565
Student Support$4,130
Administration$2,609
Operations$3,261
Other$2,174
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $21,739 spent per student, an estimated $9,630 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
81%
State government
80.8%
Local (property tax)
1.2%
Federal programs
18.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $21,739/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 26.2:1 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.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountySalt Lake County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictWallace Stegner Academy →
Phone: (801)456-9570
NCES ID: 490018401609
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in WEST VALLEY CITY seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Wallace Stegner Academy
Elem
Wallace Stegner Academy
690 students · KG–08
● 45 opp73% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
2671 S Stegnar Way, WEST VALLEY CITY, UT 84120
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.