Enrollment
596
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasant Grove, UT
Central School
Federal NCES profile for Central School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000008
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Pleasant Grove · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central School has class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Pleasant Grove, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
31.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central School
Central School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Pleasant Grove, Utah, enrolling 596 students.
Class loads run heavy: 31.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Utah schools and 47% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 596 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 320 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #235, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1192 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.7% 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 Central 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 Central School compares
Central 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 | 31.4:1 | ▲ 47% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▲ 1% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 596 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31.4:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
596
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
31.4:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 97% in Utah - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.7%
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 73.8%
Hispanic or Latino 20.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Central 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 Central 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 Central School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central 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 (~596 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central School
How many students attend Central School?
Central School has 596 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasant Grove, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central School is 31.4:1, which is 47% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 100% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central School?
28.4% of students at Central School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central School?
The largest demographic group at Central School is White at 73.8% of enrollment, in Pleasant Grove, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central School?
Central School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Central School rank among schools in Pleasant Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Central School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Pleasant Grove, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pleasant Grove on the city page.
Is Central School a good school?
Central School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Central 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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