Enrollment
543
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Orem, UT
Westmore School
Federal NCES profile for Westmore School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 11/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003000034
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westmore School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools.
- #17 of 19
- schools in Orem · Resource Index
- 11
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Utah
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Westmore School has class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westmore School ranks #17 of 19 schools in Orem, UT.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westmore School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westmore School
Westmore School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Orem, Utah, enrolling 543 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 543 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 177 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #165, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1086 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Westmore 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 Westmore School compares
Westmore 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 | 23.6:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 56% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 72% in Utah - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.1%
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
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.
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 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Westmore School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Westmore 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 Westmore School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Valley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lone Peak High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| American Fork High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westmore 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 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 (~543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Westmore School
How many students attend Westmore School?
Westmore School has 543 students enrolled. It is a public school in Orem, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westmore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westmore School is 23.6:1, which is 10% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westmore School?
43.8% of students at Westmore School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westmore School?
The largest demographic group at Westmore School is White at 45.1% of enrollment, in Orem, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westmore School?
Westmore School has a Resource Investment Index of 11/100 (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 Westmore School rank among schools in Orem?
By Resource Investment Index, Westmore School ranks #17 of 19 schools in Orem, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Orem on the city page.
Is Westmore School a good school?
Westmore School earns 11/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Utah schools. 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 Westmore 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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