- Enrollment
- 2,604
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Heber City, UT
Wasatch Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Wasatch Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490111001420
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasatch Learning Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in Heber City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,232
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch Learning Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Heber City, UT.
School address
District: Wasatch District · Utah
NCES ID 490111001420 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Wasatch Learning Academy held near 1,463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 490111001420 · Heber City, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
1,232 enr · 16.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Wasatch High (2,604 students)
Wasatch Learning Academy held near 1,463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.6 → 11.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Wasatch Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wasatch High
Wasatch High
2,604 students
- This school
Wasatch Learning Academy
1,232 students
- Timpanogos Mid 1,033
Timpanogos Middle School
1,033 students
- Old Mill Schoo 769
Old Mill School
769 students
- Rocky Mountain 673
Rocky Mountain Middle
673 students
- Midway School 652
Midway School
652 students
What this shows Wasatch Learning Academy reports 1,232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wasatch Learning Academy compares
Wasatch Learning Academy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 40% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,232 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,232
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
3.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 1232 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 85.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.5, Wasatch Learning Academy is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Wasatch District reports $11,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wasatch Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Timpanogos Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Old Mill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Rocky Mountain Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Midway School | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Wasatch Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,033
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide elementary 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.
Frequently asked questions about Wasatch Learning Academy
How many students attend Wasatch Learning Academy?
Wasatch Learning Academy has 1,232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Heber City, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,460 (2022-23) → 1,463 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wasatch Learning Academy?
16.9% of students at Wasatch Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasatch Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Wasatch Learning Academy is White at 85.2% of enrollment, in Heber City, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasatch Learning Academy?
Wasatch Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wasatch Learning Academy rank among public schools in Heber City?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch Learning Academy ranks #1 of 9 public schools in Heber City, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Heber City on the city page.
What other schools are in Wasatch District?
Besides Wasatch Learning Academy, Wasatch District also operates Wasatch High (2,604 students), Timpanogos Middle School (1,033 students), and Old Mill School (769 students). See the Wasatch District district page for the complete list.