Enrollment
713
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · American Fork, UT
Greenwood School
Federal NCES profile for Greenwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000012
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenwood School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in American Fork · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenwood School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood School ranks #6 of 8 schools in American Fork, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenwood School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenwood School
Greenwood School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in American Fork, Utah, enrolling 713 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 32.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 713 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 255 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #168.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Greenwood 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 Greenwood School compares
Greenwood 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▲ 14% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 16% in Utah - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.7%
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
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 62.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 62.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Greenwood 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 Greenwood 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 Greenwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenwood 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 (~713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greenwood School
How many students attend Greenwood School?
Greenwood School has 713 students enrolled. It is a public school in American Fork, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenwood School is 16.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 6% 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 Greenwood School?
32.0% of students at Greenwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenwood School?
The largest demographic group at Greenwood School is White at 62.4% of enrollment, in American Fork, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenwood School?
Greenwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Greenwood School rank among schools in American Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenwood School ranks #6 of 8 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 schools in American Fork on the city page.
Is Greenwood School a good school?
Greenwood School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Greenwood 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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