- Enrollment
- 1,556
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Valley City, UT
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans
Federal NCES profile for American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490000501372Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Utah schools.
- #23 of 23
- schools in West Valley City · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans has class sizes larger than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans ranks #23 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT.
School address
District: American Preparatory Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490000501372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-58 students YoY
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-58 students YoY 490000501372 · West Valley City, UT Other · MID · CHARTER
639 enr · 23.7:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School (1,556 students)
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans shrank from 615 students in 2022-23 to 557 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 26.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans 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
- This school
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 - the School for New Americans reports 639 students on the CCD universe file.
How American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans compares
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▲ 81% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 639 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
639
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Utah - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.8%
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 62.7%
White 12.4%
African American 11.8%
Asian 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans 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 - the School for New Americans Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2 | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Preparatory Academy - Salem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans'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
- 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 (~639 students)
Frequently asked questions about American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans
How many students attend American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans?
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans has 639 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Valley City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 615 (2022-23) → 557 (2023-24), down 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans?
The student-teacher ratio at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans is 23.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans?
50.6% of students at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans?
The largest demographic group at American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans is Hispanic or Latino at 62.7% of enrollment, in West Valley City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans?
American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 - the School for New Americans rank among schools in West Valley City?
By Resource Investment Index, American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans ranks #23 of 23 schools in West Valley City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Valley City on the city page.
What other schools are in American Preparatory Academy?
Besides American Preparatory Academy - the School for New Americans, 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.