Enrollment
633
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Heber City, UT
J.R. Smith School
Federal NCES profile for J.R. Smith School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490111000788
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.R. Smith School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Heber City · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
J.R. Smith School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.R. Smith School ranks #5 of 5 schools in Heber City, UT.
School address
District: Wasatch District · Utah
NCES ID 490111000788 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.R. Smith School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.R. Smith School
J.R. Smith School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Heber City, Utah, enrolling 633 students.
At 21.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.4% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 633 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 336 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #173.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (39%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 633 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wasatch District also operates Wasatch High (2,604 students) and Wasatch Learning Academy (1,232 students) alongside J.R. Smith 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 J.R. Smith School compares
J.R. Smith 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 | 21.1:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 2% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 48% in Utah - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$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 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 38.5%
Two or More 1.7%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, J.R. Smith 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 J.R. Smith 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 J.R. Smith 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 | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rocky Mountain Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.R. Smith 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 (~633 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about J.R. Smith School
How many students attend J.R. Smith School?
J.R. Smith School has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Heber City, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.R. Smith School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.R. Smith School is 21.1:1, which is 1% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 34% 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 J.R. Smith School?
27.4% of students at J.R. Smith School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.R. Smith School?
The largest demographic group at J.R. Smith School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Heber City, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.R. Smith School?
J.R. Smith School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 J.R. Smith School rank among schools in Heber City?
By Resource Investment Index, J.R. Smith School ranks #5 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 J.R. Smith School a good school?
J.R. Smith School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 J.R. Smith 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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