- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · American Fork, UT
American Fork Jr High
Federal NCES profile for American Fork Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000003
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Fork Jr High earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 8
- schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
American Fork Jr High has class sizes larger than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Fork Jr High ranks #2 of 8 schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
American Fork Jr High held near 1,853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 67.6 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 490003000003 · American Fork, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,827 enr · 27.3:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
American Fork Jr High held near 1,853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 67.6 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
American Fork Jr High 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
American Fork Jr High
1,827 students
What this shows American Fork Jr High reports 1,827 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Fork Jr High compares
American Fork Jr High 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 47% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,827
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Utah - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 69 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, American Fork Jr High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Fork Jr High 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 | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Fork Jr High'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
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 (~1,827 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Fork Jr High
How many students attend American Fork Jr High?
American Fork Jr High has 1,827 students enrolled. It is a public school in American Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,894 (2022-23) → 1,853 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Fork Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at American Fork Jr High is 27.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Fork Jr High?
14.9% of students at American Fork Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Fork Jr High?
The largest demographic group at American Fork Jr High is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Fork Jr High?
American Fork Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Fork Jr High rank among schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, American Fork Jr High ranks #2 of 8 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 schools in American Fork on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides American Fork Jr High, 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.