Mountain Sunrise Academy

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — 1 schools

507
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$31,242
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mountain Sunrise Academy operates 1 public schools serving 507 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 493 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Utah County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $31,242 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.3% local, 86.3% state, and 12.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 71/100, ranked #19 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 986:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 65.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 79.1% White, 12.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Mountain Sunrise Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Mountain Sunrise Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mountain Sunrise Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

Mountain Sunrise Academy student-counselor ratio is 986:1 — 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

Mountain Sunrise Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 65.9% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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

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

Where does the funding come from?

12.4%
Federal
86.3%
State
1.3%
Local

Funding Equity

71
Equity Score
19 / 147
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Utah County county, where this district is located.

$1,257
Studio/mo
$1,265
1 BR/mo
$1,460
2 BR/mo
$2,031
3 BR/mo
$2,449
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Mountain Sunrise Academy.

White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 1.0%
Multiracial 5.7%
Other 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

986:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
65.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mountain Sunrise Academy

School Enrollment
Mountain Sunrise Academy
Charter
493

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mountain Sunrise Academy?

Mountain Sunrise Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 507 students.

How much does Mountain Sunrise Academy spend per student?

Mountain Sunrise Academy spends $31,242 per student. The district has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #19 in Utah.

What is the average rent near Mountain Sunrise Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Utah County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Mountain Sunrise Academy?

Mountain Sunrise Academy students are 79.1% White, 12.0% Hispanic or Latino, 1.0% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mountain Sunrise Academy?

Mountain Sunrise Academy has an equity score of 71/100, ranking #19 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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