- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 27.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altamont, UT
Altamont School
Federal NCES profile for Altamont School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490024000159
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Altamont School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 357
- students enrolled
Altamont School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Duchesne District · Utah
NCES ID 490024000159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Altamont School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 490024000159 · Altamont, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
357 enr · 19.8:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Union High (1,166 students)
Altamont School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Altamont School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Union High
Union High
1,166 students
- Roosevelt Jr H
Roosevelt Jr High
787 students
- Kings Peak Sch
Kings Peak School
479 students
- East School 450
East School
450 students
- Centennial Sch 438
Centennial School
438 students
- This school 357
Altamont School
357 students
What this shows Altamont School reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Altamont School compares
Altamont School 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▲ 10% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Utah - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.5%
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
$11,252
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.6, Altamont School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Duchesne District reports $11,252 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Altamont School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Jr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Peak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Altamont School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Altamont School
How many students attend Altamont School?
Altamont School has 357 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altamont, UT. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Altamont School?
The student-teacher ratio at Altamont School is 19.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 26% 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 Altamont School?
30.9% of students at Altamont School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Altamont School?
The largest demographic group at Altamont School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Altamont, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Altamont School?
Altamont School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Duchesne District?
Besides Altamont School, Duchesne District also operates Union High (1,166 students), Roosevelt Jr High (787 students), and Kings Peak School (479 students). See the Duchesne District district page for the complete list.