- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Draper, UT
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
Federal NCES profile for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490000501471Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Draper · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 has class sizes smaller than 80% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 ranks #2 of 3 schools in Draper, UT.
School address
District: American Preparatory Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490000501471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 490000501471 · Draper, UT Other · MID · CHARTER
719 enr · 17.5:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School (1,556 students)
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 41.4 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Prepa
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
1,556 students
- American Prepa
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
1,068 students
- This school
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 #3 reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 compares
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 48% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 20% in Utah - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 604 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 48.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
Asian 18.5%
Two or More 2.4%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
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 #3 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Salem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,068
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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 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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 has 719 students enrolled. It is a public school in Draper, UT. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?
The student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is 17.5:1, which is 18% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 11% higher 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 American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?
14.5% of students at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 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 #3?
The largest demographic group at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is White at 48.0% of enrollment, in Draper, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3?
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 #3 rank among schools in Draper?
By Resource Investment Index, American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Draper on the city page.
What other schools are in American Preparatory Academy?
Besides American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3, American Preparatory Academy also operates American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School (1,556 students), American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 (1,068 students), and American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans (639 students). See the American Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.