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Wallace Stegner Academy

Utah · Public School District
2
Schools
1,346
Students
$21,739
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
69.0%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Wallace Stegner Academy is a public school district in Utah serving 1,346 students across 2 schools. It includes 2 elementary school, among them 2 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $21,739 is above average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (2)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Wallace Stegner AcademyCharterKG–08690
Wallace Stegner Academy West ValleyCharterKG–08656
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,739+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
81%
State
80.8%
Local (property tax)
1.2%
Federal
18.0%

State funding accounts for 81% 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
2
Schools
1,346
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score45/100
StateUtah →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,739 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wallace Stegner Academy?
Wallace Stegner Academy has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,346 students.
How much does Wallace Stegner Academy spend per student?
Wallace Stegner Academy spends $21,739 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Wallace Stegner Academy?
69% of students in Wallace Stegner Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Wallace Stegner Academy?
Yes — 2 of the 2 schools in Wallace Stegner Academy are charter schools.
What grade levels does Wallace Stegner Academy serve?
Wallace Stegner Academy serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Wallace Stegner Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Wallace Stegner Academy is 45/100. 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.