Enrollment
336
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orem, UT
Sharon School
Federal NCES profile for Sharon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000028
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sharon School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #12 of 19
- schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- students per teacher
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sharon School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon School ranks #12 of 19 schools in Orem, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sharon School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sharon School
Sharon School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Orem, Utah, enrolling 336 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 53.3% of students qualify for free meals, 90% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
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 83 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #77, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 672 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Sharon 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 Sharon School compares
Sharon 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 | 19.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 90% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in Utah - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$8,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Sharon School.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 Sharon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower 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 Sharon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~336 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sharon School
How many students attend Sharon School?
Sharon School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orem, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon School is 19.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 26% 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 Sharon School?
53.3% of students at Sharon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sharon School?
Sharon School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sharon School rank among schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Sharon School ranks #12 of 19 schools in Orem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orem on the city page.
Is Sharon School a good school?
Sharon School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Alpine District?
Besides Sharon School, 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.
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