- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orem, UT
Cherry Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Cherry Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000009
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 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
Cherry Hill School earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #18 of 19
- schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherry Hill School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Hill School ranks #18 of 19 schools in Orem, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Cherry Hill School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 31.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 490003000009 · Orem, UT Other · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 22.3:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Cherry Hill School held near 712 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 31.7 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Cherry Hill 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 690
Cherry Hill School
690 students
What this shows Cherry Hill School reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherry Hill School compares
Cherry Hill 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▲ 46% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Utah - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.0%
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
18
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.4%
White 41.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Cherry Hill School is more mixed than 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 Cherry Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherry Hill 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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cherry Hill School
How many students attend Cherry Hill School?
Cherry Hill School has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orem, UT. CCD year-over-year: 733 (2022-23) → 712 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherry Hill School is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherry Hill School?
40.9% of students at Cherry Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherry Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Cherry Hill School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.4% of enrollment, in Orem, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherry Hill School?
Cherry Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (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 Hill School rank among schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherry Hill School ranks #18 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.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Cherry Hill 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.