Enrollment
330
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blanding, UT
Albert R. Lyman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Albert R. Lyman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490090000526
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albert R. Lyman Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Blanding · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.3:1
- small classes for Utah
- 95.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Albert R. Lyman Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albert R. Lyman Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blanding, UT.
School address
District: San Juan District · Utah
NCES ID 490090000526 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
95.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+243% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albert R. Lyman Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albert R. Lyman Middle
Albert R. Lyman Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Blanding, Utah, enrolling 330 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 95.9% of students qualify for free meals, 243% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 330 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (40%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 550 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding San Juan District spends $15,637 per pupil, 60% above the Utah average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 31.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
San Juan District also operates Blanding School (509 students) and San Juan High (425 students) alongside Albert R. Lyman Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Albert R. Lyman Middle compares
Albert R. Lyman Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.9% | ▲ 243% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 330 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
330
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
95.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 243% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Utah - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,637
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 48.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 40.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.9, Albert R. Lyman Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Juan District, which includes Albert R. Lyman Middle.
$15,637
Per student
+60%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.0%
State 52.6%
Federal 31.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Albert R. Lyman Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanding School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| San Juan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehorse High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montezuma Creek School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monticello School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albert R. Lyman Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 282
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albert R. Lyman Middle
How many students attend Albert R. Lyman Middle?
Albert R. Lyman Middle has 330 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blanding, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert R. Lyman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert R. Lyman Middle is 18.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albert R. Lyman Middle?
95.9% of students at Albert R. Lyman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albert R. Lyman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Albert R. Lyman Middle is White at 48.5% of enrollment, in Blanding, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albert R. Lyman Middle?
Albert R. Lyman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albert R. Lyman Middle rank among public schools in Blanding?
By Resource Investment Index, Albert R. Lyman Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Blanding, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blanding on the city page.
Is Albert R. Lyman Middle a good school?
Albert R. Lyman Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Juan District?
Besides Albert R. Lyman Middle, San Juan District also operates Blanding School (509 students), San Juan High (425 students), and Whitehorse High (303 students). See the San Juan District district page for the complete list.
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