Enrollment
563
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · American Fork, UT
Barratt School
Federal NCES profile for Barratt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000004
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barratt School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools.
- #8 of 8
- schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Barratt School has class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barratt School ranks #8 of 8 schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Barratt School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Barratt School
Barratt School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in American Fork, Utah, enrolling 563 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Utah schools and 38% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 563 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 361 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #331, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1126 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Barratt School.
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 Barratt School compares
Barratt School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 45% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 563 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
563
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% 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
32.1%
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
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.1, Barratt School is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Barratt School.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 Barratt 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barratt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~563 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Barratt School
How many students attend Barratt School?
Barratt School has 563 students enrolled. It is a public school in American Fork, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barratt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barratt School is 29.6:1, which is 38% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Barratt School?
15.4% of students at Barratt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barratt School?
The largest demographic group at Barratt School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barratt School?
Barratt School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Barratt School rank among schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Barratt School ranks #8 of 8 schools in American Fork, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in American Fork on the city page.
Is Barratt School a good school?
Barratt School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Alpine District?
Besides Barratt 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.
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