- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saratoga Springs, UT
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs
Federal NCES profile for Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490017401600Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools.
- #14 of 14
- public schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.9:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs has class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Saratoga Springs, UT.
School address
District: Ascent Academies of Utah · Utah
NCES ID 490017401600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+110 students YoY
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (+28.4%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+110 students YoY 490017401600 · Saratoga Springs, UT Elementary · MID · CHARTER
637 enr · 31.9:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (761 students)
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs grew from 388 students in 2022-23 to 498 in 2023-24 (+28.4%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
761 students
- Ascent Academi
Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi
646 students
- This school
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 Saratoga Springs reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs compares
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs 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 | 31.9:1 | ▲ 49% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 63% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.9:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
31.9:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 97% in Utah - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
White 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Largest group: White at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
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 Saratoga Springs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ascent Academies of Utah Farmington | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs
How many students attend Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs?
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs has 637 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saratoga Springs, UT. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 498 (2023-24), up 110.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs is 31.9:1, which is 49% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 103% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs?
10.3% of students at Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs 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 Saratoga Springs?
The largest demographic group at Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs is White at 65.0% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs?
Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs rank among public schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs ranks #14 of 14 public schools in Saratoga Springs, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Ascent Academies of Utah?
Besides Ascent Academies of Utah Saratoga Springs, Ascent Academies of Utah also operates Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan (761 students), Ascent Academies of Utah Lehi (646 students), and Ascent Academies of Utah - West Valley (425 students). See the Ascent Academies of Utah district page for the complete list.