- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Albert R. Lyman Middle held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 490090000526 · Blanding, UT Middle · SMALL · TRAD
330 enr · 18.3:1 · 95.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Blanding School (509 students)
Albert R. Lyman Middle held near 323 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 17.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Albert R. Lyman Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blanding Schoo
Blanding School
509 students
- San Juan High
San Juan High
425 students
- This school
Albert R. Lyman Middle
330 students
- Whitehorse Hig
Whitehorse High
303 students
- Montezuma Cree
Montezuma Creek School
282 students
- Monticello Sch
Monticello School
277 students
What this shows Albert R. Lyman Middle reports 330 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albert R. Lyman Middle compares
Albert R. Lyman Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,104
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for San Juan District reports $17,104 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~330 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 323 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.