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American Preparatory Academy - Salem

1195 S Elk Ridge Drive, SALEM, UT 84653American Preparatory Academy →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–10Charter
546
Students
Total enrolled
$9,670
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 33% vs nat'l
22.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 44% vs nat'l
58/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↑ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 546 students in grades KG–10 in SALEM, Utah.
33% below average funding
District spends $9,670 per pupil, 33% less than the national average of $14,347.
Above-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 58th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

American Preparatory Academy - Salem is a large other in SALEM, Utah, serving grades KG–10 with 546 students. The district invests $9,670 per student — 33% below the national average of $14,347, with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 22% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at American Preparatory Academy - Salem

546
Total Students
22.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
22%
Free Lunch
25
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–10) are served by this school
Gender Distribution261 male · 285 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility22%
National avg 52% · 119 students
Student Composition
78%
16%
Asian2%
White78%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black1%
Multiracial3%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 490000501520

Academic Outcomes at American Preparatory Academy - Salem

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
58
/ 100
Above-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 58th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 97th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 84653

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,670Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$9,670
State avg
$12,252
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,255
Student Support$1,837
Administration$1,160
Operations$1,451
Other$967
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $9,670 spent per student, an estimated $4,284 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
83%
State government
83.1%
Local (property tax)
2.6%
Federal programs
14.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $9,670/student, 33% less than the national average
  • 22.2:1 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
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
↓
High School
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 10
Location—
CountyUtah County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictAmerican Preparatory Academy →
Phone: (801)465-4434
NCES ID: 490000501520
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SALEM seeking a charter school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in American Preparatory Academy
Other
American Preparatory Academy - Accelerated School
1,537 students · KG–12
● 45 opp51% FRL
Elem
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #2
1,111 students · KG–06
● 49 opp17% FRL
High
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #3
763 students · 07–12
● 49 opp19% FRL
Elem
American Preparatory Academy - Draper #1
623 students · KG–06
● 49 opp15% FRL
Other
American Preparatory Academy - The School for New Americans
615 students · KG–09
● 40 opp67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1195 S Elk Ridge Drive, SALEM, UT 84653
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.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
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.