- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Thunder Ridge School held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 490003001413 · Saratoga Springs, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,093 enr · 28.8:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Thunder Ridge School held near 1,052 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.9 → 40.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Thunder Ridge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school 1,093
Thunder Ridge School
1,093 students
What this shows Thunder Ridge School reports 1,093 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thunder Ridge School compares
Thunder Ridge 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 | 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 methodology
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
$9,266
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
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.
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
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,052
- 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
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 (~1,093 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,051 (2022-23) → 1,052 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.