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Traverse Mountain School

2500 W CHAPEL RIDGE RD, LEHI, UT 84043Alpine District →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
737
Students
Total enrolled
$9,513
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 34% vs nat'l
26.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 74% vs nat'l
64/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 27% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 737 students in grades PK–06 in LEHI, Utah.
34% below average funding
District spends $9,513 per pupil, 34% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 64th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Traverse Mountain School is a large elementary in LEHI, Utah, serving grades PK–06 with 737 students. The district invests $9,513 per student — 34% below the national average of $14,347, with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 11% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. The surrounding neighborhood has an opportunity score of 64/100 — above the national median — suggesting children from modest-income families here tend to reach stronger economic outcomes as adults.

Student Body & Demographics at Traverse Mountain School

737
Total Students
26.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
11%
Free Lunch
27
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution382 male · 355 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility11%
National avg 52% · 79 students
Student Composition
83%
8%
Asian2%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino8%
Black1%
Multiracial4%
Pacific Islander2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490003001385

Academic Outcomes at Traverse Mountain School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
64
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 64th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 100th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84043

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,513Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,513
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,186
Student Support$1,807
Administration$1,142
Operations$1,427
Other$951
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,513 spent per student, an estimated $4,214 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
52%
36%
State government
51.6%
Local (property tax)
36.4%
Federal programs
12.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • High neighborhood opportunity score (64/100) — strong long-term economic outlook for children
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 11% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,513/student, 34% less than the national average
  • 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Mountain Trails SchoolBlack Ridge SchoolPony Express SchoolDry Creek School
+4 more
↓
Middle
American Fork Jr HighViewpoint MiddleWillowcreek MiddleFrontier Middle School
+6 more
↓
High School
Cedar Valley HighWestlake HighLone Peak HighAmerican Fork High
+6 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyUtah County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictAlpine District →
Phone: (801)610-8725
NCES ID: 490003001385
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in LEHI seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a high-opportunity neighborhood and strong long-term outcomes for children. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
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High
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High
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Mid
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District School Rankings
Location
2500 W CHAPEL RIDGE RD, LEHI, UT 84043
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.