Enrollment
547
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alpine, UT
Westfield School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000704
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Alpine · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 5.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Westfield School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Alpine, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield School
Westfield School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Alpine, Utah, enrolling 547 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.5% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Utah average.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 253 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #86.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1094 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Alpine's public schools, it stands alongside Timberline Middle (1,322 students): Westfield School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (21:1 vs 25.9:1).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Westfield 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 Westfield School compares
Westfield 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.5% | ▼ 80% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Utah - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.1%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Westfield School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Westfield 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 Westfield 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield 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 in Alpine
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westfield School
How many students attend Westfield School?
Westfield School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alpine, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield School is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 34% 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 Westfield School?
5.5% of students at Westfield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Alpine, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield School?
Westfield School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Westfield School rank among schools in Alpine?
By Resource Investment Index, Westfield School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Alpine, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Alpine on the city page.
Is Westfield School a good school?
Westfield School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Westfield 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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