- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bluffdale, UT
Bluffdale School
Federal NCES profile for Bluffdale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000338
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluffdale School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Bluffdale · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bluffdale School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffdale School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bluffdale, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Bluffdale School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 490042000338 · Bluffdale, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
736 enr · 23:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Bluffdale School held near 730 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 32.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Bluffdale 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 736
Bluffdale School
736 students
What this shows Bluffdale School reports 736 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluffdale School compares
Bluffdale School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 59% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 736 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
736
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Utah - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
34.8%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Bluffdale 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 Bluffdale 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluffdale 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 (~736 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluffdale School
How many students attend Bluffdale School?
Bluffdale School has 736 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bluffdale, UT. CCD year-over-year: 754 (2022-23) → 730 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffdale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffdale School is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bluffdale School?
11.5% of students at Bluffdale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluffdale School?
The largest demographic group at Bluffdale School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Bluffdale, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluffdale School?
Bluffdale School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Bluffdale School rank among public schools in Bluffdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluffdale School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Bluffdale, 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 Bluffdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Bluffdale 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.