Enrollment
719
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Draper, Utah, enrolling 719 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 719 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 369 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #63.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 604 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
American Preparatory Academy also operates American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School (1,556 students) and American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 (1,068 students) alongside American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3.
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 Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 compares
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,350
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for American Preparatory Academy, which includes American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3.
$8,350
Per student
-15%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.6%
State 83.1%
Federal 14.3%
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 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
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
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 (~719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 a good school?
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. 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 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.
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