Enrollment
901
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
34.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+62% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Elementary compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspen Elementary
Aspen Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 901 students.
Class loads run heavy: 34.7:1 is larger than about 98% of Utah schools and 62% above the 21.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 901 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 327 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #172.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Jordan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Welby School (701 students): Aspen Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (34.7:1 vs 21.2:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Aspen Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aspen Elementary compares
Aspen Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$8,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Aspen Elementary.
$8,709
Per student
-11%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~901 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~34.7:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Aspen Elementary a good school?
Aspen Elementary earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Utah schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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