Enrollment
1,781
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Eagle Mountain, UT
Frontier Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Frontier Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001454
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frontier Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Eagle Mountain · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 17.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Frontier Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Middle School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Eagle Mountain, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frontier Middle School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Frontier Middle School
Frontier Middle School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Eagle Mountain, Utah, enrolling 1,781 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Utah schools and 39% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,781 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 111 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #88, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Frontier Middle 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 Frontier Middle School compares
Frontier Middle 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 | 29.7:1 | ▲ 39% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.7% | ▼ 37% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,781 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.7:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,781
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
29.7:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Utah - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Frontier Middle School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Frontier Middle 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 Frontier Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frontier Middle 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 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 (~1,781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Frontier Middle School
How many students attend Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has 1,781 students enrolled. It is a public school in Eagle Mountain, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frontier Middle School is 29.7:1, which is 39% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frontier Middle School?
17.7% of students at Frontier Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frontier Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frontier Middle School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Eagle Mountain, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frontier Middle School?
Frontier Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Frontier Middle School rank among schools in Eagle Mountain?
By Resource Investment Index, Frontier Middle School ranks #3 of 10 schools in Eagle Mountain, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Eagle Mountain on the city page.
Is Frontier Middle School a good school?
Frontier Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah. 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 Frontier Middle 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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