Enrollment
549
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Provo, UT
Provo Peaks School
Federal NCES profile for Provo Peaks School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490081001074
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Provo Peaks School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Provo Peaks School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Provo Peaks School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Provo Peaks School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Provo Peaks School
Provo Peaks School is a mid-sized elementary school in Provo, Utah, enrolling 549 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 549 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 169 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (37%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students) and Provo High (2,023 students) alongside Provo Peaks 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 Provo Peaks School compares
Provo Peaks 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 | 19.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 63% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 33% in Utah - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.7%
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
$10,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.5%
White 36.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 2.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.5, Provo Peaks School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provo District, which includes Provo Peaks School.
$10,717
Per student
+9%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 15.0%
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 Provo Peaks School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Provo Peaks School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar elementary 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 (~549 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Provo Peaks School
How many students attend Provo Peaks School?
Provo Peaks School has 549 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Provo, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provo Peaks School?
The student-teacher ratio at Provo Peaks School is 19.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 25% 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 Provo Peaks School?
45.7% of students at Provo Peaks School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Provo Peaks School?
The largest demographic group at Provo Peaks School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.5% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Provo Peaks School?
Provo Peaks School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Provo Peaks School rank among elementary schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Provo Peaks School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Provo on the city page.
Is Provo Peaks School a good school?
Provo Peaks School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools. 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 Provo District?
Besides Provo Peaks School, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Provo High (2,023 students), and Centennial Middle (1,073 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.
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