- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mapleton, UT
Mapleton Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Mapleton Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063001127
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mapleton Junior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Mapleton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 27.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Mapleton Junior High has class sizes larger than 91% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Junior High ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mapleton, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Mapleton Junior High held near 1,197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 49.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 490063001127 · Mapleton, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,312 enr · 27.3:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Mapleton Junior High held near 1,197 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.2 → 49.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mapleton Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nebo Online Sc
Nebo Online School
7,791 students
- Maple Mountain 1,902
Maple Mountain High
1,902 students
- Springville Hi 1,665
Springville High
1,665 students
- Payson High 1,648
Payson High
1,648 students
- Spanish Fork H 1,640
Spanish Fork High
1,640 students
- This school 1,312
Mapleton Junior High
1,312 students
What this shows Mapleton Junior High reports 1,312 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mapleton Junior High compares
Mapleton Junior 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 | 27.3:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 62% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,312 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.3:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,312
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% 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
27.3:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in Utah - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.0%
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
$8,911
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Mapleton Junior High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mapleton Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mapleton Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,902
- Students per teacher
- 29.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,640
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mapleton Junior High
How many students attend Mapleton Junior High?
Mapleton Junior High has 1,312 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mapleton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,213 (2022-23) → 1,197 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mapleton Junior High is 27.3:1, which is 28% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 74% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mapleton Junior High?
10.6% of students at Mapleton Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mapleton Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Mapleton Junior High is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Mapleton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mapleton Junior High?
Mapleton Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Mapleton Junior High rank among schools in Mapleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Mapleton Junior High ranks #1 of 4 schools in Mapleton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mapleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Mapleton Junior High, Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students), Maple Mountain High (1,902 students), and Springville High (1,665 students). See the Nebo District district page for the complete list.