Enrollment
550
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · American Fork, UT
Forbes School
Federal NCES profile for Forbes School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490003000010
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forbes School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 30.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Forbes School has class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forbes School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forbes School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forbes School
Forbes School is a mid-sized elementary school in American Fork, Utah, enrolling 550 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.6:1 is larger than about 96% of Utah schools and 43% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 31.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 550 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 286 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #237, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1100 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among American Fork's elementary schools, it stands alongside Odyssey Charter School (420 students): Forbes School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.6:1 vs 20:1).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Forbes 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 Forbes School compares
Forbes 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 | 30.6:1 | ▲ 43% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▲ 11% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 550 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
550
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
30.6:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 96% in Utah - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$8,458
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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 63.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Two or More 6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Forbes School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Forbes School.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 Forbes School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forbes School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools in American Fork
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~550 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~30.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Forbes School
How many students attend Forbes School?
Forbes School has 550 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in American Fork, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forbes School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forbes School is 30.6:1, which is 43% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 95% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forbes School?
31.1% of students at Forbes School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forbes School?
The largest demographic group at Forbes School is White at 63.6% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forbes School?
Forbes 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 Forbes School rank among public schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Forbes School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in American 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 American Fork on the city page.
Is Forbes School a good school?
Forbes School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Utah schools. 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 Alpine District?
Besides Forbes 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.
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