- Enrollment
- 2,604
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Heber Valley School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 490111000499 · Heber City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 18.1:1 · 38.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wasatch High (2,604 students)
Heber Valley School shrank from 598 students in 2022-23 to 555 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 32.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Heber Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wasatch High
Wasatch High
2,604 students
- Wasatch Learni
Wasatch Learning Academy
1,232 students
- Timpanogos Mid 1,033
Timpanogos Middle School
1,033 students
- Old Mill Schoo 769
Old Mill School
769 students
- Rocky Mountain 673
Rocky Mountain Middle
673 students
- This school 561
Heber Valley School
561 students
What this shows Heber Valley School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heber Valley School compares
Heber Valley School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $10,678
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.
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
District finance for Wasatch District reports $11,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~561 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 598 (2022-23) → 555 (2023-24), down 43.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.