- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saratoga Springs, UT
Lake Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001575
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mountain Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 29.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 8.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mountain Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mountain Middle ranks #1 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001575 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Lake Mountain Middle held near 1,424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 490003001575 · Saratoga Springs, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,471 enr · 29.4:1 · 8.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Lake Mountain Middle held near 1,424 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.0 → 52.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Lake Mountain Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school
Lake Mountain Middle
1,471 students
What this shows Lake Mountain Middle reports 1,471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Mountain Middle compares
Lake Mountain Middle 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 | 29.4:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.7% | ▼ 69% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,471 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.4:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,471
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
29.4:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in Utah - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
0.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 79.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 6.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Lake Mountain Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Mountain Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mountain Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mountain Middle
How many students attend Lake Mountain Middle?
Lake Mountain Middle has 1,471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saratoga Springs, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,412 (2022-23) → 1,424 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mountain Middle is 29.4:1, which is 37% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Mountain Middle?
8.7% of students at Lake Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mountain Middle is White at 79.9% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mountain Middle?
Lake Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Lake Mountain Middle rank among schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mountain Middle ranks #1 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Lake Mountain Middle, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.