Enrollment
561
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heber City, UT
Heber Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Heber Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490111000499
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heber Valley School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Heber City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 38.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Heber Valley School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heber Valley School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Heber City, UT.
School address
District: Wasatch District · Utah
NCES ID 490111000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Heber Valley School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Heber Valley School
Heber Valley School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Heber City, Utah, enrolling 561 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 561 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 214 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 561 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Wasatch District also operates Wasatch High (2,604 students) and Wasatch Learning Academy (1,232 students) alongside Heber Valley 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 Heber Valley School compares
Heber Valley 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 | 18.1:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.6% | ▲ 38% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Utah - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,533
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 561 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 56.1%
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.0, Heber Valley School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wasatch District, which includes Heber Valley School.
$10,533
Per student
+8%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.3%
State 30.5%
Federal 7.2%
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 Heber Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wasatch Learning Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Timpanogos Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old Mill School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heber Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,604
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Heber Valley School
How many students attend Heber Valley School?
Heber Valley School has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heber City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heber Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heber Valley School is 18.1:1, which is 15% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 15% 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 Heber Valley School?
38.6% of students at Heber Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heber Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Heber Valley School is White at 56.1% of enrollment, in Heber City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Heber Valley School?
Heber Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Heber Valley School rank among schools in Heber City?
By Resource Investment Index, Heber Valley School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Heber City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Heber City on the city page.
Is Heber Valley School a good school?
Heber Valley School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Wasatch District?
Besides Heber Valley School, Wasatch District also operates Wasatch High (2,604 students), Wasatch Learning Academy (1,232 students), and Timpanogos Middle School (1,033 students). See the Wasatch District district page for the complete list.
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