- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spanish Fork, UT
Sierra Bonita Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Sierra Bonita Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063001391
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sierra Bonita Elementary earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Spanish Fork · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sierra Bonita Elementary has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Bonita Elementary ranks #9 of 13 schools in Spanish Fork, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063001391 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Sierra Bonita Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 490063001391 · Spanish Fork, UT Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 21.8:1 · 11.6% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Sierra Bonita Elementary held near 593 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sierra Bonita Elementary 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 568
Sierra Bonita Elementary
568 students
What this shows Sierra Bonita Elementary reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sierra Bonita Elementary compares
Sierra Bonita Elementary 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 | 21.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 59% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Utah - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.2%
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 568 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Sierra Bonita Elementary is less 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 Sierra Bonita Elementary 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sierra Bonita Elementary'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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sierra Bonita Elementary
How many students attend Sierra Bonita Elementary?
Sierra Bonita Elementary has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spanish Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sierra Bonita Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sierra Bonita Elementary is 21.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sierra Bonita Elementary?
11.6% of students at Sierra Bonita Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sierra Bonita Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Sierra Bonita Elementary is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Spanish Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sierra Bonita Elementary?
Sierra Bonita Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Sierra Bonita Elementary rank among schools in Spanish Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Sierra Bonita Elementary ranks #9 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 Sierra Bonita Elementary, 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.