Lumen Scholar Institute

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Orem, Utah - 1 schools

An equity score of 82/100 ranks Lumen Scholar Institute #5 of 147 districts in Utah (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,796 per pupil, Lumen Scholar Institute ranks #34 of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending (Utah districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

382
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,796
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Lumen Scholar Institute operates 1 public schools serving 382 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 $10,796 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the upper half of 155 Utah districts by per-pupil spending. See how Utah compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 0.0% local, 90.2% state, and 9.7% 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 82/100, ranked #5 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50, notably more even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 454:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 26.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 73.8% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Lumen Scholar Institute, enrolling 454 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Lumen Scholar Institute accounts for 100.0% of all Lumen Scholar Institute student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Lumen Scholar Institute a distant remainder — means Lumen Scholar Institute-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

Lumen Scholar Institute student-counselor ratio is 454:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Lumen Scholar Institute chronic absenteeism rate is 26.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Lumen Scholar Institute is typically wider than the Lumen Scholar Institute-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.7%
Federal
90.2%
State
0.0%
Local
0

Funding Equity

82
Equity Score
5 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Lumen Scholar Institute.

White 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
African American 0.9%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

454:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
26.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Lumen Scholar Institute

School Enrollment
Lumen Scholar Institute
Charter
454

How Lumen Scholar Institute Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Utah districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Real Salt Lake Academy High School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
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Greenwood Charter School Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Ranches Academy Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Odyssey Charter School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Lumen Scholar Institute'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 Lumen Scholar Institute?

Lumen Scholar Institute has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 382 students.

How much does Lumen Scholar Institute spend per student?

Lumen Scholar Institute spends $10,796 per student. The district has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #5 in Utah.

What is the demographic composition of Lumen Scholar Institute?

Lumen Scholar Institute students are 73.8% White, 17.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.9% African American, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Lumen Scholar Institute?

Lumen Scholar Institute has an equity score of 82/100, ranking #5 out of 147 districts in Utah.