At a glance
Reported students
605
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
23:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah elementary enrollment
70th percentile
Compared with 612 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
605
Foothills School: 605 reported students.
State peer staffing position
81st percentile
23:1 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
- 718
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29.25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.5:1
What the reported data says about Foothills School
Foothills School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Salem. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Nebo District. NCES reports 605 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 70th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 23:1, above 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 (87.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.8%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Foothills School
- 1How do the reported 23:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.31 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.25
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.11
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White87.1%
- Hispanic7.8%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4%
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
Not reported as 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 Nebo District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Mapleton School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
591 reported students
Santaquin School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
579 reported students
Westside School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
640 reported students
Mt. Loafer School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
642 reported students
Sierra Bonita Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
568 reported students
Spring Lake School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
531 reported students
Public schools near Foothills 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem School Elementary · Nebo District | PK–06 | 508 | 1.1 mi |
| Mt. Loafer School Elementary · Nebo District | PK–06 | 642 | 1.2 mi |
| Canyon School Elementary · Nebo District | PK–06 | 457 | 3.4 mi |
| Spanish Oaks School Elementary · Nebo District | PK–06 | 416 | 3.7 mi |
| Barnett School Elementary · Nebo District | PK–06 | 508 | 3.7 mi |
| Riverview School Elementary · Nebo District | PK–06 | 738 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Foothills School
What grades does Foothills School serve?
Foothills School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Nebo District.
How many students attend Foothills School?
Foothills School reported 605 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 70th percentile among 612 Utah elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 718 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Foothills School?
The calculated ratio is 23:1, based on 605 students and 26.31 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 Foothills School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Foothills School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Nebo District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Foothills School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.9% 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 Foothills School in?
Foothills School is part of Nebo District, based in Spanish Fork, UT, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Foothills School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Salem School (1.1 mi), Mt. Loafer School (1.2 mi), Canyon School (3.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.