- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 490017401490 · Lehi, UT Other · MID · CHARTER
646 enr · 19:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (761 students)
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.3 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
761 students
- This school
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi
646 students
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs
637 students
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley
425 students
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington
385 students
What this shows Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi reports 646 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi compares
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,743
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 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.
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
District finance for Ascent Academies of Utah reports $9,743 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~646 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.