Enrollment
1,376
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehi, UT
Lehi Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Lehi Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000018
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lehi Jr High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 17
- schools in Lehi · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 33.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lehi Jr High has class sizes larger than 98% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lehi Jr High ranks #3 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
33.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lehi Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lehi Jr High
Lehi Jr High is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lehi, Utah, enrolling 1,376 students.
Class loads run heavy: 33.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Utah schools and 57% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.3% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,376 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 146 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #25.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 393 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Lehi's public schools, it stands alongside Willowcreek Middle (1,591 students): Lehi Jr High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (33.6:1 vs 26.1:1).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Lehi 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 Lehi Jr High compares
Lehi 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 | 33.6:1 | ▲ 57% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 67% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,376 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
33.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,376
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
33.6:1
students per teacher
- 57% above state mean
Top 98% in Utah - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Lehi Jr High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Lehi 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 Lehi Jr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lehi 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 in Lehi
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~33.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Lehi Jr High
How many students attend Lehi Jr High?
Lehi Jr High has 1,376 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lehi, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lehi Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Lehi Jr High is 33.6:1, which is 57% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 114% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lehi Jr High?
9.3% of students at Lehi Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lehi Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Lehi Jr High is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Lehi, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lehi Jr High?
Lehi Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Lehi Jr High rank among schools in Lehi?
By Resource Investment Index, Lehi Jr High ranks #3 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lehi on the city page.
Is Lehi Jr High a good school?
Lehi Jr High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% 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 Lehi 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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