- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Provo, UT
Amelia Earhart School
Federal NCES profile for Amelia Earhart School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490081000584
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Amelia Earhart School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 11
- elementary schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Amelia Earhart School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia Earhart School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Amelia Earhart School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 490081000584 · Provo, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
377 enr · 15.1:1 · 49.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Timpview High (2,300 students)
Amelia Earhart School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 27.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Amelia Earhart School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timpview High
Timpview High
2,300 students
- Provo High
Provo High
2,023 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle
1,073 students
- Dixon Middle 877
Dixon Middle
877 students
- Lakeview Schoo 695
Lakeview School
695 students
- This school 377
Amelia Earhart School
377 students
What this shows Amelia Earhart School reports 377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Amelia Earhart School compares
Amelia Earhart 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 76% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Utah - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.9%
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
$11,364
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 40.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.7%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Amelia Earhart School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Provo District reports $11,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Amelia Earhart School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Amelia Earhart School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~377 students)
Frequently asked questions about Amelia Earhart School
How many students attend Amelia Earhart School?
Amelia Earhart School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Provo, UT. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart School?
The student-teacher ratio at Amelia Earhart School is 15.1:1, which is 29% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 4% lower 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 Amelia Earhart School?
49.2% of students at Amelia Earhart School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Amelia Earhart School?
The largest demographic group at Amelia Earhart School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Amelia Earhart School?
Amelia Earhart School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
How does Amelia Earhart School rank among elementary schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Amelia Earhart School ranks #3 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Provo on the city page.
What other schools are in Provo District?
Besides Amelia Earhart School, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Provo High (2,023 students), and Centennial Middle (1,073 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.