- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Herriman, UT
Blackridge School
Federal NCES profile for Blackridge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042001480
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackridge School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Herriman · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 6.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackridge School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackridge School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Herriman, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Blackridge School shrank from 941 students in 2022-23 to 865 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 41.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 490042001480 · Herriman, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
782 enr · 19.1:1 · 6.5% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Blackridge School shrank from 941 students in 2022-23 to 865 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 41.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Blackridge School 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 782
Blackridge School
782 students
What this shows Blackridge School reports 782 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackridge School compares
Blackridge School is a shrinking 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.5% | ▼ 77% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 782 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
782
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Utah - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
31.5%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.8, Blackridge School is less 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 Blackridge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackridge School'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
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 (~782 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackridge School
How many students attend Blackridge School?
Blackridge School has 782 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Herriman, UT. CCD year-over-year: 941 (2022-23) → 865 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackridge School is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackridge School?
6.5% of students at Blackridge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackridge School?
The largest demographic group at Blackridge School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Herriman, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackridge School?
Blackridge School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Blackridge School rank among elementary schools in Herriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackridge School ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Herriman, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Herriman on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Blackridge School, 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.