Enrollment
646
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehi, UT
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi
Federal NCES profile for Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490017401490Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools.
- #8 of 17
- schools in Lehi · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19:1
- small classes for Utah
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi has class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi ranks #8 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT.
School address
District: Ascent Academies of Utah · Utah
NCES ID 490017401490 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Lehi, Utah, enrolling 646 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 646 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 383 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #240.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 646 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Lehi's public schools, it stands alongside Willowcreek Middle (1,591 students): Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 26.1:1).
Ascent Academies of Utah also operates Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (761 students) and Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs (637 students) alongside Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi.
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 Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi compares
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 38% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 646 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
646
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
19:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 28% in Utah - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$9,868
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 646 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 69.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.3%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ascent Academies of Utah, which includes Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi.
$9,868
Per student
+1%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-41%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 88.0%
Federal 11.2%
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 Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 31.9:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Lehi
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~646 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi
How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi has 646 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lehi, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is 19:1, which is 11% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 21% 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 Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?
17.3% of students at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?
The largest demographic group at Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi is White at 69.0% of enrollment, in Lehi, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi?
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi rank among schools in Lehi?
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi ranks #8 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lehi on the city page.
Is Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi a good school?
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of 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 Ascent Academies of Utah?
Besides Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi, Ascent Academies of Utah also operates Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (761 students), Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs (637 students), and Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley (425 students). See the Ascent Academies of Utah district page for the complete list.
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