Enrollment
510
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Provo, UT
Provost School
Federal NCES profile for Provost School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490081000461
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Provost School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools.
- #10 of 11
- elementary schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Utah
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Provost School has class sizes larger than 84% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Provost School ranks #10 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Provost School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Provost School
Provost School is a mid-sized elementary school in Provo, Utah, enrolling 510 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 36.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 510 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 232 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 57/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.3% 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 Provost 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 Provost School compares
Provost 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▲ 29% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Utah - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.3%
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
White 55.5%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Provost 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 Provost 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 Provost School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Provost 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 (~510 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Provost School
How many students attend Provost School?
Provost School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Provo, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Provost School?
The student-teacher ratio at Provost School is 25.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Provost School?
36.0% of students at Provost School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Provost School?
The largest demographic group at Provost School is White at 55.5% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Provost School?
Provost School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Provost School rank among elementary schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Provost School ranks #10 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 Provost School a good school?
Provost School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Provost 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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