- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spanish Fork, UT
Rees School
Federal NCES profile for Rees School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000394
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rees School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools.
- #8 of 13
- schools in Spanish Fork · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for Utah
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Rees School has class sizes larger than 93% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rees School ranks #8 of 13 schools in Spanish Fork, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063000394 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+136 students YoY
Rees School grew from 641 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+21.2%).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+136 students YoY 490063000394 · Spanish Fork, UT Other · MID · TRAD
728 enr · 28:1 · 23.4% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Rees School grew from 641 students in 2022-23 to 777 in 2023-24 (+21.2%). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Rees 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 728
Rees School
728 students
What this shows Rees School reports 728 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rees School compares
Rees School is a growing 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 31% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 16% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 728 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
728
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
28:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in Utah - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
23.8%
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 728 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.0, Rees School is more mixed than 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 Rees School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Online School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Maple Mountain High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rees 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 (~728 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rees School
How many students attend Rees School?
Rees School has 728 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spanish Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 641 (2022-23) → 777 (2023-24), up 136.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rees School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rees School is 28:1, which is 31% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rees School?
23.4% of students at Rees School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rees School?
The largest demographic group at Rees School is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in Spanish Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rees School?
Rees School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Rees School rank among schools in Spanish Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Rees School ranks #8 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 Rees 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.