- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Jordan, UT
Aspen Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042001568
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 34.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Elementary has class sizes larger than 98% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001568 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+172 students YoY
Aspen Elementary grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (+26.8%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+172 students YoY 490042001568 · South Jordan, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
901 enr · 34.7:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Aspen Elementary grew from 642 students in 2022-23 to 814 in 2023-24 (+26.8%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Aspen Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Copper Hills H
Copper Hills High
2,837 students
- Mountain Ridge
Mountain Ridge High
2,738 students
- Herriman High
Herriman High
2,522 students
- Bingham High
Bingham High
2,461 students
- Riverton High
Riverton High
2,295 students
- This school 901
Aspen Elementary
901 students
What this shows Aspen Elementary reports 901 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aspen Elementary compares
Aspen Elementary is a growing 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 | 34.7:1 | ▲ 62% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 40% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 901 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
34.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
901
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
34.7:1
students per teacher
- 62% above state mean
Top 98% in Utah - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.2%
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
$9,450
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Aspen Elementary is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aspen Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aspen Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in South Jordan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~901 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aspen Elementary
How many students attend Aspen Elementary?
Aspen Elementary has 901 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 642 (2022-23) → 814 (2023-24), up 172.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Elementary is 34.7:1, which is 62% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 121% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Elementary?
16.8% of students at Aspen Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Elementary is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Elementary?
Aspen Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspen Elementary rank among public schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in South Jordan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Aspen Elementary, Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students), Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students), and Herriman High (2,522 students). See the Jordan District district page for the complete list.