- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle Mountain, UT
Black Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Black Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001461
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Black Ridge School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Eagle Mountain · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 8.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Black Ridge School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Black Ridge School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Eagle Mountain, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001461 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-377 students YoY
Black Ridge School shrank from 1,191 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (-31.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-377 students YoY 490003001461 · Eagle Mountain, UT Other · MID · TRAD
842 enr · 19.1:1 · 8.1% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Black Ridge School shrank from 1,191 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (-31.7%). Teacher FTE lost 44.8 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Black Ridge 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 842
Black Ridge School
842 students
What this shows Black Ridge School reports 842 students on the CCD universe file.
How Black Ridge School compares
Black Ridge School is a shrinking 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.1% | ▼ 71% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 842 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
842
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Utah - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.6%
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
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.3, Black Ridge 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 Black Ridge 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Black Ridge 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 (~842 students)
Frequently asked questions about Black Ridge School
How many students attend Black Ridge School?
Black Ridge School has 842 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle Mountain, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,191 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), down 377.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Black Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Black Ridge School is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 22% 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 Black Ridge School?
8.1% of students at Black Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Black Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Black Ridge School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Eagle Mountain, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Black Ridge School?
Black Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Black Ridge School rank among schools in Eagle Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Black Ridge School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Eagle Mountain, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eagle Mountain on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Black Ridge 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.