- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Spanish Fork, UT
Spanish Fork Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Spanish Fork Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000482
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spanish Fork Jr High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 13
- schools in Spanish Fork · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spanish Fork Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Fork Jr High ranks #3 of 13 schools in Spanish Fork, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063000482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Spanish Fork Jr High held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 49.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-46 students YoY 490063000482 · Spanish Fork, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,070 enr · 22.3:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Spanish Fork Jr High held near 1,057 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-46 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 49.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Spanish Fork Jr High 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 1,070
Spanish Fork Jr High
1,070 students
What this shows Spanish Fork Jr High reports 1,070 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spanish Fork Jr High compares
Spanish Fork Jr High 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 34% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,070
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Utah - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 357 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.0, Spanish Fork Jr High is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nebo District reports $8,911 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spanish Fork Jr High 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Springville High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Spanish Fork Jr High'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 (~1,070 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spanish Fork Jr High
How many students attend Spanish Fork Jr High?
Spanish Fork Jr High has 1,070 students enrolled. It is a public school in Spanish Fork, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,103 (2022-23) → 1,057 (2023-24), nearly flat (-46).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fork Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Spanish Fork Jr High is 22.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spanish Fork Jr High?
18.4% of students at Spanish Fork Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spanish Fork Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Spanish Fork Jr High is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Spanish Fork, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spanish Fork Jr High?
Spanish Fork Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Spanish Fork Jr High rank among schools in Spanish Fork?
By Resource Investment Index, Spanish Fork Jr High ranks #3 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 Spanish Fork Jr High, 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.