- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Provo, UT
Wasatch School
Federal NCES profile for Wasatch School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490081000467
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wasatch School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools.
- #4 of 11
- elementary schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 16.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wasatch School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Wasatch School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 490081000467 · Provo, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 17.1:1 · 16.7% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Timpview High (2,300 students)
Wasatch School held near 582 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.6 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Wasatch School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Timpview High
Timpview High
2,300 students
- Provo High
Provo High
2,023 students
- Centennial Mid
Centennial Middle
1,073 students
- Dixon Middle 877
Dixon Middle
877 students
- Lakeview Schoo 695
Lakeview School
695 students
- This school 546
Wasatch School
546 students
What this shows Wasatch School reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wasatch School compares
Wasatch 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 | 17.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.7% | ▼ 40% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.7%
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.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in Utah - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.7%
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
$11,364
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
Counselors0.0 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 68.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 68.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Wasatch School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Provo District reports $11,364 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wasatch School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wasatch School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,023
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- 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.
Similar enrollment (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wasatch School
How many students attend Wasatch School?
Wasatch School has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Provo, UT. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 582 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wasatch School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wasatch School is 17.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wasatch School?
16.7% of students at Wasatch School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wasatch School?
The largest demographic group at Wasatch School is White at 68.5% of enrollment, in Provo, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wasatch School?
Wasatch School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Wasatch School rank among elementary schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Wasatch School ranks #4 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Provo on the city page.
What other schools are in Provo District?
Besides Wasatch School, Provo District also operates Timpview High (2,300 students), Provo High (2,023 students), and Centennial Middle (1,073 students). See the Provo District district page for the complete list.