Enrollment
656
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lindon, UT
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490005601175Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Lindon · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- small classes for Utah
- 6.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 81% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lindon, UT.
School address
District: Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490005601175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Lindon, Utah, enrolling 656 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.7% free-meal eligibility runs 76% below the Utah average.
Enrollment of 656 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 293 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #9, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 219 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
11.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy spends $7,393 per pupil, 24% below the Utah average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, so Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy compares
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.7% | ▼ 76% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 656 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
656
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 19% in Utah - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$7,393
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 219 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. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 8.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy, which includes Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy.
$7,393
Per student
-24%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 7.0%
State 89.0%
Federal 4.0%
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.
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 (~656 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has 656 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lindon, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is 17.3:1, which is 19% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 10% 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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
6.7% of students at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Lindon, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy rank among schools in Lindon?
By Resource Investment Index, Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in Lindon, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lindon on the city page.
Is Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy a good school?
Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy?
None; Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is a single-school charter district, and Karl G. Maeser Preparatory Academy is its only campus.
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