Enrollment
1,344
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orem, UT
Lakeridge Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Lakeridge Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000016
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lakeridge Jr High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 19
- schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Lakeridge Jr High has class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeridge Jr High ranks #5 of 19 schools in Orem, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lakeridge Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lakeridge Jr High
Lakeridge Jr High is a large combined-grade school in Orem, Utah, enrolling 1,344 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.6% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 92% of state schools at 1,344 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 8 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Lakeridge Jr High.
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 Lakeridge Jr High compares
Lakeridge Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 1% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,344 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,344
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Utah - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$8,458
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
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 8 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 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Lakeridge Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Lakeridge Jr High.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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.
How Lakeridge Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lakeridge Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
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 (~1,344 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lakeridge Jr High
How many students attend Lakeridge Jr High?
Lakeridge Jr High has 1,344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orem, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lakeridge Jr High is 25.4:1, which is 19% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lakeridge Jr High?
27.6% of students at Lakeridge Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lakeridge Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Lakeridge Jr High is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Orem, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lakeridge Jr High?
Lakeridge Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Lakeridge Jr High rank among schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Lakeridge Jr High ranks #5 of 19 schools in Orem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orem on the city page.
Is Lakeridge Jr High a good school?
Lakeridge Jr High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Alpine District?
Besides Lakeridge Jr High, 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.
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