- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Santaquin, UT
Orchard Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063001155
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard Hills School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Santaquin · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard Hills School has class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hills School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Santaquin, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Orchard Hills School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 490063001155 · Santaquin, UT Other · MID · TRAD
742 enr · 32.3:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Orchard Hills School held near 580 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Orchard Hills 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 742
Orchard Hills School
742 students
What this shows Orchard Hills School reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard Hills School compares
Orchard Hills School 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 | 32.3:1 | ▲ 51% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 25% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.3:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
32.3:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Utah - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.8%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Orchard Hills 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 Orchard Hills 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 | Lower economic need | Lower 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Orchard Hills 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 (~742 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard Hills School
How many students attend Orchard Hills School?
Orchard Hills School has 742 students enrolled. It is a public school in Santaquin, UT. CCD year-over-year: 572 (2022-23) → 580 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard Hills School is 32.3:1, which is 51% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 106% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard Hills School?
21.0% of students at Orchard Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard Hills School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Santaquin, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard Hills School?
Orchard Hills School 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 Orchard Hills School rank among schools in Santaquin?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard Hills School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Santaquin, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Orchard Hills 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.