- Enrollment
- 2,604
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
J.R. Smith School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 490111000788 · Heber City, UT Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 21.1:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Wasatch High (2,604 students)
J.R. Smith School held near 672 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
J.R. Smith 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 633
J.R. Smith School
633 students
What this shows J.R. Smith School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.R. Smith School compares
J.R. Smith School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
District finance for Wasatch District reports $11,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 (~633 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 672 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.