- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santaquin, UT
Apple Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Apple Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063001518
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Apple Valley School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Santaquin · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 22.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Apple Valley School has class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Valley School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Santaquin, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Apple Valley School grew from 653 students in 2022-23 to 720 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 490063001518 · Santaquin, UT Other · MID · TRAD
732 enr · 29.3:1 · 22.8% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Apple Valley School grew from 653 students in 2022-23 to 720 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Apple Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebo Online Sc
Nebo Online School
7,791 students
- Maple Mountain 1,902
Maple Mountain High
1,902 students
- Springville Hi 1,665
Springville High
1,665 students
- Payson High 1,648
Payson High
1,648 students
- Spanish Fork H 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- This school 732
Apple Valley School
732 students
What this shows Apple Valley School reports 732 students on the CCD universe file.
How Apple Valley School compares
Apple Valley School is a growing 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 | 29.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.8% | ▼ 19% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 732 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
732
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Utah - lower ratio than 5% 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
$8,911
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 732 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Apple Valley School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Apple Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Apple Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~732 students)
Frequently asked questions about Apple Valley School
How many students attend Apple Valley School?
Apple Valley School has 732 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santaquin, UT. CCD year-over-year: 653 (2022-23) → 720 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Apple Valley School is 29.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Apple Valley School?
22.8% of students at Apple Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Apple Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Apple Valley School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Santaquin, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Apple Valley School?
Apple Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Apple Valley School rank among schools in Santaquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Apple Valley School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Santaquin, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Apple Valley School, Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students), Maple Mountain High (1,902 students), and Springville High (1,665 students). See the Nebo District district page for the complete list.