Enrollment
736
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluffdale School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluffdale School
Bluffdale School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Bluffdale, Utah, enrolling 736 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 736 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 341 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #226.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Bluffdale School.
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 Bluffdale School compares
Bluffdale School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Bluffdale School.
$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 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
- 2,837
- 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 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 (~736 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bluffdale School a good school?
Bluffdale School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 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.
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