Enrollment
397
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orem, UT
Northridge School
Federal NCES profile for Northridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000647
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northridge School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #12 of 19
- schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Northridge School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge School ranks #12 of 19 schools in Orem, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Northridge School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Northridge School
Northridge School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Orem, Utah, enrolling 397 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 397 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 794 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% 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 Northridge 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 Northridge School compares
Northridge 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 50% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 36% in Utah - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.1%
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
5
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 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 82.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Northridge School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Northridge 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 Northridge 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northridge 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 (~397 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Northridge School
How many students attend Northridge School?
Northridge School has 397 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orem, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northridge School is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Northridge School?
13.9% of students at Northridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northridge School?
The largest demographic group at Northridge School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Orem, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northridge School?
Northridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Northridge School rank among schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Northridge School ranks #12 of 19 schools in Orem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orem on the city page.
Is Northridge School a good school?
Northridge School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Northridge 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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