- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Payson, UT
Mt. Nebo Middle
Federal NCES profile for Mt. Nebo Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490063001563
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mt. Nebo Middle earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Payson · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 25.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mt. Nebo Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Nebo Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Payson, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Mt. Nebo Middle held near 1,104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 490063001563 · Payson, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,034 enr · 22:1 · 25.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Mt. Nebo Middle held near 1,104 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.3 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mt. Nebo Middle 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 1,034
Mt. Nebo Middle
1,034 students
What this shows Mt. Nebo Middle reports 1,034 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mt. Nebo Middle compares
Mt. Nebo Middle 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.2% | ▼ 10% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,034 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,034
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Utah - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Mt. Nebo Middle 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. Nebo Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mt. Nebo Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,034 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mt. Nebo Middle
How many students attend Mt. Nebo Middle?
Mt. Nebo Middle has 1,034 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Payson, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,113 (2022-23) → 1,104 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt. Nebo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mt. Nebo Middle is 22:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mt. Nebo Middle?
25.2% of students at Mt. Nebo Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mt. Nebo Middle?
The largest demographic group at Mt. Nebo Middle is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in Payson, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mt. Nebo Middle?
Mt. Nebo Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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. Nebo Middle rank among public schools in Payson?
By Resource Investment Index, Mt. Nebo Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Payson, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Payson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Mt. Nebo Middle, 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.