- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Salem, UT
Mt. Loafer School
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Loafer School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000431
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Loafer School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.9:1
- large classes for Utah
- 11.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Loafer School has class sizes larger than 92% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Loafer School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Salem, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Mt. Loafer School grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 490063000431 · Salem, UT Other · MID · TRAD
642 enr · 27.9:1 · 11.1% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Mt. Loafer School grew from 622 students in 2022-23 to 668 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mt. Loafer School 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 642
Mt. Loafer School
642 students
What this shows Mt. Loafer School reports 642 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Loafer School compares
Mt. Loafer School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.1% | ▼ 60% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.9:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
642
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
27.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Utah - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.7%
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
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.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Mt. Loafer School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mt. Loafer School 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 | Similar 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 Mt. Loafer School'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 (~642 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Loafer School
How many students attend Mt. Loafer School?
Mt. Loafer School has 642 students enrolled. It is a public school in Salem, UT. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 668 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Loafer School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Loafer School is 27.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Loafer School?
11.1% of students at Mt. Loafer School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Loafer School?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Loafer School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Salem, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Loafer School?
Mt. Loafer School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Mt. Loafer School rank among schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Loafer School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Salem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Mt. Loafer School, 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.