Enrollment
1,827
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Fork Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Fork Jr High
American Fork Jr High is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in American Fork, Utah, enrolling 1,827 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.3:1 is larger than about 91% of Utah schools and 28% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,827 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #32.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside American Fork Jr High.
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 American Fork Jr High compares
American Fork Jr High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes American Fork Jr High.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 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
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 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 (~1,827 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.3:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, 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.
Is American Fork Jr High a good school?
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. 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 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.
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