Enrollment
106
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · American Fork, UT
Alpine Online School
Federal NCES profile for Alpine Online School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490003001154
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine Online School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 7.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine Online School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Online School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-74% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Alpine Online School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Alpine Online School
Alpine Online School is a lower-poverty, small elementary school in American Fork, Utah, enrolling 106 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.3% free-meal eligibility runs 74% below the Utah average.
Enrollment of 106 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 16 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #14, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among American Fork's elementary schools, it stands alongside Odyssey Charter School (420 students): Alpine Online School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.7:1 vs 20:1).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Alpine Online School.
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 Alpine Online School compares
Alpine Online School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.3% | ▼ 74% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 106 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
106
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 22% in Utah - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 61.3%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.3%
Two or More 7.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.4, Alpine Online School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Alpine Online School.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 Alpine Online School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alpine Online School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar elementary schools in American Fork
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~106 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Alpine Online School
How many students attend Alpine Online School?
Alpine Online School has 106 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in American Fork, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine Online School is 17.7:1, which is 17% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 13% 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 Alpine Online School?
7.3% of students at Alpine Online School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine Online School?
The largest demographic group at Alpine Online School is White at 61.3% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine Online School?
Alpine Online School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alpine Online School rank among public schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine Online School ranks #6 of 12 public schools in American Fork, 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 American Fork on the city page.
Is Alpine Online School a good school?
Alpine Online School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 78% 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 Alpine District?
Besides Alpine Online School, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.
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