- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehi, UT
Traverse Mountain School
Federal NCES profile for Traverse Mountain School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001385
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Traverse Mountain School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools.
- #7 of 17
- schools in Lehi · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 9.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Traverse Mountain School has class sizes larger than 97% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Traverse Mountain School ranks #7 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+189 students YoY
Traverse Mountain School grew from 737 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (+25.6%).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+189 students YoY 490003001385 · Lehi, UT Other · MID · TRAD
881 enr · 32.6:1 · 9.5% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Traverse Mountain School grew from 737 students in 2022-23 to 926 in 2023-24 (+25.6%). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Traverse Mountain 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 881
Traverse Mountain School
881 students
What this shows Traverse Mountain School reports 881 students on the CCD universe file.
How Traverse Mountain School compares
Traverse Mountain School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.6:1 | ▲ 52% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.5% | ▼ 66% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 881 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.6:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
881
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 97% in Utah - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.6%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, Traverse Mountain 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 Traverse Mountain School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Traverse Mountain 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
Similar other schools in Lehi
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~881 students)
Frequently asked questions about Traverse Mountain School
How many students attend Traverse Mountain School?
Traverse Mountain School has 881 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lehi, UT. CCD year-over-year: 737 (2022-23) → 926 (2023-24), up 189.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Traverse Mountain School?
The student-teacher ratio at Traverse Mountain School is 32.6:1, which is 52% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 108% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Traverse Mountain School?
9.5% of students at Traverse Mountain School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Traverse Mountain School?
The largest demographic group at Traverse Mountain School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Lehi, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Traverse Mountain School?
Traverse Mountain School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Traverse Mountain School rank among schools in Lehi?
By Resource Investment Index, Traverse Mountain School ranks #7 of 17 schools in Lehi, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lehi on the city page.
What other schools are in Alpine District?
Besides Traverse Mountain 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.