Enrollment
1,086
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Springville, UT
Springville Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Springville Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490063000403
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springville Jr High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Springville · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Springville Jr High has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springville Jr High ranks #2 of 11 schools in Springville, UT.
School address
District: Nebo District · Utah
NCES ID 490063000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springville Jr High compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springville Jr High
Springville Jr High is a large combined-grade school in Springville, Utah, enrolling 1,086 students.
At 22.2:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.0% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 1,086 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 228 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 19 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Nebo District also operates Nebo Online School (7,791 students) and Maple Mountain High (1,902 students) alongside Springville Jr High.
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 Springville Jr High compares
Springville Jr High on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 18% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,086 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,086
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Utah - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$8,448
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 19 expulsions.
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
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.6, Springville Jr High is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nebo District, which includes Springville Jr High.
$8,448
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 55.9%
Federal 10.3%
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 Springville 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 Springville Jr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 7,791
- Students per teacher
- -
- 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
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 (~1,086 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springville Jr High
How many students attend Springville Jr High?
Springville Jr High has 1,086 students enrolled. It is a public school in Springville, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springville Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Springville Jr High is 22.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springville Jr High?
23.0% of students at Springville Jr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springville Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Springville Jr High is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Springville, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springville Jr High?
Springville Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springville Jr High rank among schools in Springville?
By Resource Investment Index, Springville Jr High ranks #2 of 11 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 schools in Springville on the city page.
Is Springville Jr High a good school?
Springville Jr High earns 34/100 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 Nebo District?
Besides Springville 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.
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