Enrollment
605
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, UT
Foothills School
Federal NCES profile for Foothills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063001126
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothills School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.2:1
- students per teacher
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothills School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Salem, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Foothills School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Foothills School
Foothills School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Salem, Utah, enrolling 605 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 605 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 337 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #293, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1210 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students) and Maple Mountain High (1,902 students) alongside Foothills School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Foothills School compares
Foothills School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.2:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 55% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 605 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
605
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 39% in Utah - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$8,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, Foothills School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nebo District, which includes Foothills School.
$8,448
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 55.9%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Foothills 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 Foothills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~605 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Foothills School
How many students attend Foothills School?
Foothills School has 605 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills School is 20.2:1, which is 6% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 29% 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 Foothills School?
12.7% of students at Foothills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothills School?
The largest demographic group at Foothills School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Salem, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothills School?
Foothills School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foothills School rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Salem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
Is Foothills School a good school?
Foothills School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Foothills 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.
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