At a glance
Reported students
659
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.81
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
22.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah elementary enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 612 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
827
Orem School: 659 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
22.9:1 reported; state peer median 20.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 563
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about Orem School
Orem School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Orem. It is one of 92 current school records connected to Alpine District. NCES reports 659 students for 2024–25.
Among 612 elementary schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 511.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.9:1, close to the Utah median of 20.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (65.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.2%). English learners represent 11.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Orem School
- 1How do the reported 22.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.81 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 11.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 30.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.7%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black1.4%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.8%
- Multiracial2.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Alpine District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Freedom School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
670 reported students
Cedar Ridge School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
682 reported students
Grovecrest School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
684 reported students
Mount Mahogany School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
631 reported students
Cherry Hill School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
690 reported students
Sego Lily School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
625 reported students
Public schools near Orem School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Elementary Elementary · Alpine District | PK–06 | 588 | 0.8 mi |
| Noah Webster Academy Elementary · Charter · Noah Webster Academy | KG–06 | 520 | 0.9 mi |
| Centennial Elementary Elementary · Alpine District | PK–06 | 761 | 1 mi |
| Westmore School Elementary · Alpine District | PK–06 | 543 | 1.1 mi |
| Vineyard School Elementary · Alpine District | PK–06 | 764 | 1.6 mi |
| Cascade School Elementary · Alpine District | PK–06 | 882 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orem School
What grades does Orem School serve?
Orem School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Alpine District.
How many students attend Orem School?
Orem School reported 659 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 612 Utah elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 563 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orem School?
The calculated ratio is 22.9:1, based on 659 students and 28.81 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orem School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orem School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Alpine District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orem School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
30.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orem School in?
Orem School is part of Alpine District, based in American Fork, UT, which operates 92 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orem School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Parkside Elementary (0.8 mi), Noah Webster Academy (0.9 mi), Centennial Elementary (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.