Enrollment
1,093
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saratoga Springs, UT
Thunder Ridge School
Federal NCES profile for Thunder Ridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001413
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thunder Ridge School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Saratoga Springs · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Thunder Ridge School has class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thunder Ridge School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT.
School address
District: Alpine District · Utah
NCES ID 490003001413 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thunder Ridge School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thunder Ridge School
Thunder Ridge School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Saratoga Springs, Utah, enrolling 1,093 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Utah schools and 35% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,093 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 219 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Thunder Ridge 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 Thunder Ridge School compares
Thunder Ridge 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 | 28.8:1 | ▲ 35% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 57% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.8:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,093
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
28.8:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Utah - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$8,458
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Thunder Ridge School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Thunder Ridge School.
$8,458
Per student
-14%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.4%
State 51.6%
Federal 12.0%
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 Thunder Ridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thunder Ridge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 3,052
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,483
- Students per teacher
- 28.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 2,316
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~1,093 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thunder Ridge School
How many students attend Thunder Ridge School?
Thunder Ridge School has 1,093 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thunder Ridge School is 28.8:1, which is 35% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 83% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thunder Ridge School?
12.0% of students at Thunder Ridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thunder Ridge School?
The largest demographic group at Thunder Ridge School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Saratoga Springs, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thunder Ridge School?
Thunder Ridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Thunder Ridge School rank among schools in Saratoga Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Thunder Ridge School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Saratoga Springs, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saratoga Springs on the city page.
Is Thunder Ridge School a good school?
Thunder Ridge School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Utah schools. 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 Alpine District?
Besides Thunder Ridge School, Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students), Westlake High (3,052 students), and Lone Peak High (2,484 students). See the Alpine District district page for the complete list.
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