Enrollment
842
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Black Ridge School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Black Ridge School
Black Ridge School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Eagle Mountain, Utah, enrolling 842 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.1% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Utah average.
Enrollment of 842 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 285 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #245, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1684 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.6% 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 Black Ridge 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 Black Ridge School compares
Black Ridge 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Black Ridge 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 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
- 3,300
- 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 (~842 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Black Ridge School a good school?
Black Ridge School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% 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 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.
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