Enrollment
452
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Provo, UT
Spring Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490081000789
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Creek School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Creek School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Provo, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Creek School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Creek School
Spring Creek School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Provo, Utah, enrolling 452 students.
At 21.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 50.9% of students qualify for free meals, 82% above the Utah average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 127 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #100, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (35%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students) and Provo High (2,023 students) alongside Spring Creek 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 Spring Creek School compares
Spring Creek 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▲ 82% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Utah - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.4%
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
$10,717
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
White 34.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Spring Creek School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Provo District, which includes Spring Creek School.
$10,717
Per student
+9%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 45.8%
Federal 15.0%
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 Spring Creek School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Creek School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
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 (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Creek School
How many students attend Spring Creek School?
Spring Creek School has 452 students enrolled. It is a public school in Provo, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Creek School is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Creek School?
50.9% of students at Spring Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Creek School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Creek School?
Spring Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring Creek School rank among schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Creek School ranks #10 of 11 schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Provo on the city page.
Is Spring Creek School a good school?
Spring Creek School earns 15/100 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 Provo District?
Besides Spring Creek School, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Provo High (2,023 students), and Centennial Middle (1,073 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.
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