- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Payson, UT
Spring Lake School
Federal NCES profile for Spring Lake School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000766
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Lake School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 7
- schools in Payson · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for Utah
- 20.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Lake School has class sizes larger than 83% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Lake School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Payson, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Spring Lake School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 490063000766 · Payson, UT Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 25.3:1 · 20.9% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Nebo Online School (7,791 students)
Spring Lake School held near 567 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.2 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Spring Lake School 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 531
Spring Lake School
531 students
What this shows Spring Lake School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spring Lake School compares
Spring Lake School 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 | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.9% | ▼ 25% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Utah - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.0%
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 531 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.3, Spring Lake School 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 Spring Lake School 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Payson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spanish Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Lake School'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 (~531 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spring Lake School
How many students attend Spring Lake School?
Spring Lake School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Payson, UT. CCD year-over-year: 584 (2022-23) → 567 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Lake School is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Lake School?
20.9% of students at Spring Lake School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Lake School?
The largest demographic group at Spring Lake School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Payson, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Lake School?
Spring Lake School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Lake School rank among schools in Payson?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Lake School ranks #6 of 7 schools in Payson, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Payson on the city page.
What other schools are in Nebo District?
Besides Spring Lake School, 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.