- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Lakeridge Jr High held near 1,360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 490003000016 · Orem, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,344 enr · 25.4:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Lakeridge Jr High held near 1,360 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.0 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Lakeridge Jr High 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
Lakeridge Jr High
1,344 students
What this shows Lakeridge Jr High reports 1,344 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lakeridge Jr High compares
Lakeridge Jr High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,052
- 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 (~1,344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,388 (2022-23) → 1,360 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.