Enrollment
1,066
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orem, UT
Canyon View Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Canyon View Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000819
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canyon View Jr High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 19
- schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Canyon View Jr High has class sizes larger than 89% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon View Jr High ranks #3 of 19 schools in Orem, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canyon View Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canyon View Jr High
Canyon View Jr High is a large combined-grade school in Orem, Utah, enrolling 1,066 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.6:1 is larger than about 89% of Utah schools and 24% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.7% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,066 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 233 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #59.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 305 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Canyon View Jr High.
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 Canyon View Jr High compares
Canyon View Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 15% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,066 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,066
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
26.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Utah - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.8%
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 305 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 expulsions.
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 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Canyon View Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Canyon View Jr High.
$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 Canyon View Jr High 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 Canyon View Jr High'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 (~1,066 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Canyon View Jr High
How many students attend Canyon View Jr High?
Canyon View Jr High has 1,066 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orem, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canyon View Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Canyon View Jr High is 26.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canyon View Jr High?
23.7% of students at Canyon View Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canyon View Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Canyon View Jr High is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in Orem, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canyon View Jr High?
Canyon View Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Canyon View Jr High rank among schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Canyon View Jr High ranks #3 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.
Is Canyon View Jr High a good school?
Canyon View Jr High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 Canyon View Jr High, 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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