- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpine, UT
Alpine School
Federal NCES profile for Alpine School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000001
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alpine School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alpine School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Alpine, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Alpine School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 490003000001 · Alpine, UT Other · MID · TRAD
539 enr · 20:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Alpine School shrank from 643 students in 2022-23 to 606 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Alpine School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 539
Alpine School
539 students
What this shows Alpine School reports 539 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alpine School compares
Alpine School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 72% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 539 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
539
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Utah - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $10,678
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.1, Alpine School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alpine 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 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 other schools in Alpine
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~539 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alpine School
How many students attend Alpine School?
Alpine School has 539 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpine, UT. CCD year-over-year: 643 (2022-23) → 606 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alpine School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alpine School is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% 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 School?
7.9% of students at Alpine School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alpine School?
The largest demographic group at Alpine School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Alpine, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alpine School?
Alpine School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Alpine School rank among schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Alpine School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Alpine, 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 Alpine District?
Besides Alpine 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.