- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springville, UT
Spring Canyon Middle
Federal NCES profile for Spring Canyon Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490063001558
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Canyon Middle earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #7 of 13
- public schools in Springville · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Canyon Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Canyon Middle ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Springville, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063001558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Spring Canyon Middle held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 490063001558 · Springville, UT Middle · MID · TRAD
1,038 enr · 22.6:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Spring Canyon Middle held near 1,084 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Spring Canyon Middle 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 1,038
Spring Canyon Middle
1,038 students
What this shows Spring Canyon Middle reports 1,038 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Canyon Middle compares
Spring Canyon Middle 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 6% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,038 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,038
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Utah - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$8,911
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 346 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.2, Spring Canyon Middle 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 Spring Canyon Middle 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Canyon Middle'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 middle 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 (~1,038 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Canyon Middle
How many students attend Spring Canyon Middle?
Spring Canyon Middle has 1,038 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springville, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,086 (2022-23) → 1,084 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Canyon Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Canyon Middle is 22.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Canyon Middle?
26.4% of students at Spring Canyon Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Canyon Middle?
The largest demographic group at Spring Canyon Middle is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Springville, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Canyon Middle?
Spring Canyon Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Spring Canyon Middle rank among public schools in Springville?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Canyon Middle ranks #7 of 13 public schools in Springville, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Springville on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Spring Canyon Middle, 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.