- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, UT
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
Federal NCES profile for American Preparatory Academy - Salem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490000501520Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Preparatory Academy - Salem earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.8%
- free-lunch eligible
American Preparatory Academy - Salem has class sizes larger than 74% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Preparatory Academy - Salem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Salem, UT.
School address
District: American Preparatory Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490000501520 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
American Preparatory Academy - Salem held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 490000501520 · Salem, UT Other · MID · CHARTER
570 enr · 23.8:1 · 12.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School (1,556 students)
American Preparatory Academy - Salem held near 555 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.6 → 25.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
American Preparatory Academy - Salem 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
- 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
- This school 570
American Preparatory Academy - Salem
570 students
What this shows American Preparatory Academy - Salem reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Preparatory Academy - Salem compares
American Preparatory Academy - Salem 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.8% | ▼ 54% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Utah - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.8%
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, American Preparatory Academy - Salem is about as mixed as 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 - Salem 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 #2 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Preparatory Academy - Salem'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
- 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
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 (~570 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about American Preparatory Academy - Salem
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem has 570 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, UT. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
The student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - Salem is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
12.8% of students at American Preparatory Academy - Salem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
The largest demographic group at American Preparatory Academy - Salem is White at 75.8% of enrollment, in Salem, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Preparatory Academy - Salem?
American Preparatory Academy - Salem has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 - Salem rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, American Preparatory Academy - Salem ranks #2 of 5 schools in Salem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in American Preparatory Academy?
Besides American Preparatory Academy - Salem, 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 - Draper #3 (719 students). See the American Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.