Enrollment
377
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Amelia Earhart School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Amelia Earhart School
Amelia Earhart School is a mid-sized elementary school in Provo, Utah, enrolling 377 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.1:1, Amelia Earhart School is leaner than roughly 89% of Utah schools and 29% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 49.2% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 377 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 114 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students) and Provo High (2,023 students) alongside Amelia Earhart 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 Amelia Earhart School compares
Amelia Earhart 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provo District, which includes Amelia Earhart School.
$10,717
Per student
+9%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 15.0%
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 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
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Amelia Earhart School a good school?
Amelia Earhart School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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