Enrollment
1,248
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Provo, UT
Freedom Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Freedom Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490006200992Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freedom Preparatory Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 11
- schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 35.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Freedom Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 11 schools in Provo, UT.
School address
District: Freedom Preparatory Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490006200992 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Freedom Preparatory Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Freedom Preparatory Academy
Freedom Preparatory Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Provo, Utah, enrolling 1,248 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 35.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,248 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 76 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #30.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 832 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Freedom Preparatory Academy also operates Freedom Preparatory Academy - Vineyard (505 students) and Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington (412 students) alongside Freedom Preparatory Academy.
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 Freedom Preparatory Academy compares
Freedom Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.2% | ▲ 26% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,248 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,248
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Utah - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$9,360
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 832 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.1, Freedom Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Freedom Preparatory Academy, which includes Freedom Preparatory Academy.
$9,360
Per student
-4%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.9%
State 80.3%
Federal 16.8%
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 Freedom Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom Preparatory Academy - Vineyard | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freedom Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 31.7:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~1,248 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Freedom Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Freedom Preparatory Academy?
Freedom Preparatory Academy has 1,248 students enrolled. It is a public school in Provo, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freedom Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Freedom Preparatory Academy is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 9% 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 Freedom Preparatory Academy?
35.2% of students at Freedom Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freedom Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Freedom Preparatory Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freedom Preparatory Academy?
Freedom Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Freedom Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Freedom Preparatory Academy ranks #4 of 11 schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Provo on the city page.
Is Freedom Preparatory Academy a good school?
Freedom Preparatory Academy earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 Freedom Preparatory Academy?
Besides Freedom Preparatory Academy, Freedom Preparatory Academy also operates Freedom Preparatory Academy - Vineyard (505 students) and Freedom Preparatory Academy Washington (412 students). See the Freedom Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.
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