Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

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Lindon, Utah - 1 schools

An equity score of 35/100 ranks Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy #125 of 147 districts in Utah (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $7,393 per pupil, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks #133 of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending (Utah districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

625
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,393
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy operates 1 public schools serving 625 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Utah County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,393 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending. See how Utah compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 7.0% local, 89.0% state, and 4.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 35/100, ranked #125 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (9 AP courses district-wide), a 218.7:1 student-counselor ratio, that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 11.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.8% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, enrolling 656 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy a distant remainder — means Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy student-counselor ratio is 219:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 11.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.0%
Federal
89.0%
State
7.0%
Local

Funding Equity

35
Equity Score
125 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy.

White 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 8.5%
Multiracial 4.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
9 AP courses total
218.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
11.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy

School Enrollment
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Charter
656

How Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

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District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Canyon Grove Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Franklin Discovery Academy Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 625 students.

How much does Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy spend per student?

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy spends $7,393 per student. The district has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #125 in Utah.

What is the demographic composition of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy students are 67.8% White, 17.5% Hispanic or Latino, 8.5% Asian, 1.5% African American, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?

Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has an equity score of 35/100, ranking #125 out of 147 districts in Utah.