- Enrollment
- 3,300
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-104 students YoY
Willowcreek Middle shrank from 1,746 students in 2022-23 to 1,642 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.4 → 58.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-104 students YoY 490003001109 · Lehi, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,591 enr · 26.1:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cedar Valley High (3,300 students)
Willowcreek Middle shrank from 1,746 students in 2022-23 to 1,642 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 61.4 → 58.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Willowcreek Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cedar Valley H
Cedar Valley High
3,300 students
- Westlake High
Westlake High
3,052 students
- Lone Peak High
Lone Peak High
2,484 students
- Skyridge High
Skyridge High School
2,483 students
- American Fork
American Fork High
2,316 students
- This school
Willowcreek Middle
1,591 students
What this shows Willowcreek Middle reports 1,591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willowcreek Middle compares
Willowcreek Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,266
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Alpine District reports $9,266 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 3,052
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~1,591 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,746 (2022-23) → 1,642 (2023-24), down 104.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.