Enrollment
594
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lindon, UT
Lindon School
Federal NCES profile for Lindon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000020
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lindon School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Lindon · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Lindon School has class sizes larger than 86% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lindon School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Lindon, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lindon School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lindon School
Lindon School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Lindon, Utah, enrolling 594 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Utah schools and 21% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 594 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 381 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #177.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1188 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Lindon School.
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 Lindon School compares
Lindon School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.8:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 39% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.8:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
25.8:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Utah - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.6%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Lindon School is less 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 Lindon School.
$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 Lindon School 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lindon School'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 (~594 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Lindon School
How many students attend Lindon School?
Lindon School has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lindon, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lindon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lindon School is 25.8:1, which is 21% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 64% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lindon School?
17.2% of students at Lindon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lindon School?
The largest demographic group at Lindon School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Lindon, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lindon School?
Lindon School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Lindon School rank among schools in Lindon?
By Resource Investment Index, Lindon School ranks #3 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 Lindon School a good school?
Lindon School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Lindon School, 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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