- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spanish Fork, UT
East Meadows School
Federal NCES profile for East Meadows School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063001125
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Meadows School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 13
- schools in Spanish Fork · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.4%
- free-lunch eligible
East Meadows School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Meadows School ranks #6 of 13 schools in Spanish Fork, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063001125 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
East Meadows School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 490063001125 · Spanish Fork, UT Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 20.7:1 · 14.4% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
East Meadows School shrank from 584 students in 2022-23 to 544 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
East Meadows 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 518
East Meadows School
518 students
What this shows East Meadows School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Meadows School compares
East Meadows School is a shrinking 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.4% | ▼ 49% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.8%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, East Meadows School 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 East Meadows School 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Meadows 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 (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Meadows School
How many students attend East Meadows School?
East Meadows School has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spanish Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 544 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Meadows School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Meadows School is 20.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Meadows School?
14.4% of students at East Meadows School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Meadows School?
The largest demographic group at East Meadows School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Spanish Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Meadows School?
East Meadows School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 East Meadows School rank among schools in Spanish Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, East Meadows School ranks #6 of 13 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 schools in Spanish Fork on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides East Meadows 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.