- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Spanish Fork, UT
Diamond Fork Middle
Federal NCES profile for Diamond Fork Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490063001564
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Diamond Fork Middle earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 15
- public schools in Spanish Fork · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25:1
- large classes for Utah
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Diamond Fork Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Fork Middle ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Spanish Fork, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Diamond Fork Middle held near 1,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 490063001564 · Spanish Fork, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,074 enr · 25:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Diamond Fork Middle held near 1,077 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.9 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Diamond Fork Middle 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 1,074
Diamond Fork Middle
1,074 students
What this shows Diamond Fork Middle reports 1,074 students on the CCD universe file.
How Diamond Fork Middle compares
Diamond Fork Middle 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 | 25:1 | ▲ 17% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 32% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,074 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,074
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
25:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Utah - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Diamond Fork Middle is less 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 Diamond Fork Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Diamond Fork Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,074 students)
Frequently asked questions about Diamond Fork Middle
How many students attend Diamond Fork Middle?
Diamond Fork Middle has 1,074 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Spanish Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,039 (2022-23) → 1,077 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Diamond Fork Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Diamond Fork Middle is 25:1, which is 17% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Diamond Fork Middle?
19.1% of students at Diamond Fork Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Diamond Fork Middle?
The largest demographic group at Diamond Fork Middle is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Spanish Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Diamond Fork Middle?
Diamond Fork Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Diamond Fork Middle rank among public schools in Spanish Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Diamond Fork Middle ranks #5 of 15 public schools in Spanish Fork, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Spanish Fork on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Diamond Fork Middle, 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.