- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spanish Fork, UT
Park School
Federal NCES profile for Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000388
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Spanish Fork · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Park School has class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Spanish Fork, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063000388 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Park School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 490063000388 · Spanish Fork, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
469 enr · 26.1:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Park School held near 435 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Park 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 469
Park School
469 students
What this shows Park School reports 469 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park School compares
Park 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 | 26.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 48% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 469 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
469
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Utah - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 469 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Park School is about as mixed as 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 Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park 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 (~469 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park School
How many students attend Park School?
Park School has 469 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spanish Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 435 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park School is 26.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park School?
41.5% of students at Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park School?
The largest demographic group at Park School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Spanish Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park School?
Park 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 Park School rank among schools in Spanish Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Park School ranks #9 of 13 schools in Spanish Fork, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Spanish Fork on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Park 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.