- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Draper, UT
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
Federal NCES profile for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490000501446Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Draper · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 has class sizes larger than 77% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Draper, UT.
School address
District: American Preparatory Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490000501446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 held near 1,109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 48.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 490000501446 · Draper, UT Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,068 enr · 24.3:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School (1,556 students)
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 held near 1,109 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.6 → 48.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Prepa
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
1,556 students
- This school
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
1,068 students
- American Prepa
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
719 students
- American Prepa
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans
639 students
- American Prepa 622
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
622 students
- American Prepa 570
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
570 students
What this shows American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 reports 1,068 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 compares
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 14% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 53% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,068 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,068
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 77% in Utah - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$8,708
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1068 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.8%
Asian 34.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 34.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for American Preparatory Academy reports $8,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Salem | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 23.8:1
- 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 (~1,068 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 has 1,068 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Draper, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,111 (2022-23) → 1,109 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?
The student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is 24.3:1, which is 14% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?
13.2% of students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?
The largest demographic group at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 is White at 34.8% of enrollment, in Draper, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 rank among elementary schools in Draper?
By Resource Investment Index, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Draper, 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 Draper on the city page.
What other schools are in American Preparatory Academy?
Besides American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2, American Preparatory Academy also operates American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School (1,556 students), American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 (719 students), and American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans (639 students). See the American Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.