- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+183 students YoY
Central School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (+36.9%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+183 students YoY 490003000008 · Pleasant Grove, UT Other · MID · TRAD
596 enr · 31.4:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Central School grew from 496 students in 2022-23 to 679 in 2023-24 (+36.9%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Central 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 596
Central School
596 students
What this shows Central School reports 596 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central School compares
Central School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 + 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.
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
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,052
- 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 (~596 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 496 (2022-23) → 679 (2023-24), up 183.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.