Enrollment
1,591
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lehi, UT
Willowcreek Middle
Federal NCES profile for Willowcreek Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490003001109
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willowcreek Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for Utah
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,591
- students enrolled
Willowcreek Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willowcreek Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willowcreek Middle
Willowcreek Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Lehi, Utah, enrolling 1,591 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.1:1 is larger than about 87% of Utah schools and 22% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,591 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 104 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 398 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Alpine District also operates Cedar Valley High (3,300 students) and Westlake High (3,052 students) alongside Willowcreek Middle.
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 Willowcreek Middle compares
Willowcreek Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 68% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,591 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,591
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Utah - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
32.0%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Willowcreek Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alpine District, which includes Willowcreek Middle.
$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 Willowcreek Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willowcreek Middle'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 (~1,591 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Willowcreek Middle
How many students attend Willowcreek Middle?
Willowcreek Middle has 1,591 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lehi, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowcreek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowcreek Middle is 26.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willowcreek Middle?
9.1% of students at Willowcreek Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willowcreek Middle?
The largest demographic group at Willowcreek Middle is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Lehi, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willowcreek Middle?
Willowcreek Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Willowcreek Middle a good school?
Willowcreek Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Willowcreek Middle, 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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