- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orem, UT
Aspen School
Federal NCES profile for Aspen School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000740
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Utah schools.
- #9 of 19
- schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen School has class sizes larger than 79% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen School ranks #9 of 19 schools in Orem, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Aspen School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 490003000740 · Orem, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 24.6:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Aspen School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Aspen School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 419
Aspen School
419 students
What this shows Aspen School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspen School compares
Aspen School 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 | 24.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 24% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.6:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
24.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Utah - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$9,266
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.0, Aspen School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen School
How many students attend Aspen School?
Aspen School has 419 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orem, UT. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen School is 24.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 57% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen School?
21.4% of students at Aspen School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen School?
The largest demographic group at Aspen School is White at 78.0% of enrollment, in Orem, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen School?
Aspen School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Aspen School rank among schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen School ranks #9 of 19 schools in Orem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orem on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Aspen School, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.