- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springville, UT
Cherry Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063001253
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherry Creek School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Utah schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Springville · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.9:1
- large classes for Utah
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Creek School has class sizes larger than 74% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Creek School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Springville, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063001253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Cherry Creek School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 490063001253 · Springville, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
455 enr · 23.9:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Cherry Creek School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 19.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Cherry Creek School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebo Online Sc
Nebo Online School
7,791 students
- Maple Mountain 1,902
Maple Mountain High
1,902 students
- Springville Hi 1,665
Springville High
1,665 students
- Payson High 1,648
Payson High
1,648 students
- Spanish Fork H 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- This school 455
Cherry Creek School
455 students
What this shows Cherry Creek School reports 455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Creek School compares
Cherry Creek School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.9:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▲ 15% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 455 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.9:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
455
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
23.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 74% in Utah - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$8,911
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 455 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.2%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, Cherry Creek School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherry Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Creek School
How many students attend Cherry Creek School?
Cherry Creek School has 455 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springville, UT. CCD year-over-year: 505 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Creek School is 23.9:1, which is 12% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Creek School?
32.3% of students at Cherry Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Creek School is White at 66.2% of enrollment, in Springville, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Creek School?
Cherry Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Cherry Creek School rank among schools in Springville?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Creek School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Springville, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Springville on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Cherry Creek School, Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students), Maple Mountain High (1,902 students), and Springville High (1,665 students). See the Nebo District district page for the complete list.