- Enrollment
- 2,300
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Provo, UT
Westridge School
Federal NCES profile for Westridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490081000730
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westridge School earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Provo · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Westridge School has class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge School ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Provo, UT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Westridge School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 490081000730 · Provo, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 23.4:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Timpview High (2,300 students)
Westridge School held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.6 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Westridge 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 608
Westridge School
608 students
What this shows Westridge School reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westridge School compares
Westridge 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 1% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Utah - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.6%
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
$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
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.3%
Two or More 7.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Westridge 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 Westridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timpview High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Provo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centennial Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dixon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakeview School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westridge 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westridge School
How many students attend Westridge School?
Westridge School has 608 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Provo, UT. CCD year-over-year: 623 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westridge School is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westridge School?
27.6% of students at Westridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westridge School?
The largest demographic group at Westridge School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Provo, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westridge School?
Westridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (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 Westridge School rank among elementary schools in Provo?
By Resource Investment Index, Westridge School ranks #11 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 Westridge 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.