- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pleasant Grove, UT
Pleasant Grove Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Pleasant Grove Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000025
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasant Grove Jr High earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Pleasant Grove · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasant Grove Jr High has class sizes larger than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Jr High ranks #1 of 8 schools in Pleasant Grove, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Pleasant Grove Jr High held near 1,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 490003000025 · Pleasant Grove, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,181 enr · 24.1:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Pleasant Grove Jr High held near 1,246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Pleasant Grove Jr High 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 1,181
Pleasant Grove Jr High
1,181 students
What this shows Pleasant Grove Jr High reports 1,181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasant Grove Jr High compares
Pleasant Grove Jr High 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 26% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,181
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 76% in Utah - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Pleasant Grove Jr High is about as mixed as the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pleasant Grove Jr High 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasant Grove Jr High'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 (~1,181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pleasant Grove Jr High
How many students attend Pleasant Grove Jr High?
Pleasant Grove Jr High has 1,181 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pleasant Grove, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,256 (2022-23) → 1,246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasant Grove Jr High is 24.1:1, which is 13% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasant Grove Jr High?
20.8% of students at Pleasant Grove Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasant Grove Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Pleasant Grove Jr High is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Pleasant Grove, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasant Grove Jr High?
Pleasant Grove Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Pleasant Grove Jr High rank among schools in Pleasant Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasant Grove Jr High ranks #1 of 8 schools in Pleasant Grove, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pleasant Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Pleasant Grove Jr High, 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.