- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orem, UT
Orchard School
Federal NCES profile for Orchard School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000791
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Orchard 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
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Orchard School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard School ranks #12 of 19 schools in Orem, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Orchard School shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 490003000791 · Orem, UT Other · MID · TRAD
625 enr · 23.1:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Orchard School shrank from 710 students in 2022-23 to 657 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Orchard School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 625
Orchard School
625 students
What this shows Orchard School reports 625 students on the CCD universe file.
How Orchard School compares
Orchard School is a shrinking 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 35% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 625 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
625
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Utah - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$9,266
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 5.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Orchard School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Orchard 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower 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 Orchard School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
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 (~625 students)
Frequently asked questions about Orchard School
How many students attend Orchard School?
Orchard School has 625 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orem, UT. CCD year-over-year: 710 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Orchard School?
The student-teacher ratio at Orchard School is 23.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Orchard School?
18.2% of students at Orchard School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Orchard School?
The largest demographic group at Orchard School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Orem, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Orchard School?
Orchard School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 School rank among schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Orchard 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.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Orchard 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.