- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Herriman, UT
Butterfield Canyon School
Federal NCES profile for Butterfield Canyon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042001123
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Butterfield Canyon School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 8
- elementary schools in Herriman · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- students per teacher
- 4.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Butterfield Canyon School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Canyon School ranks #4 of 8 elementary schools in Herriman, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-49 students YoY
Butterfield Canyon School shrank from 774 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-49 students YoY 490042001123 · Herriman, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
704 enr · 20.7:1 · 4.5% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Butterfield Canyon School shrank from 774 students in 2022-23 to 725 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Butterfield Canyon 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 704
Butterfield Canyon School
704 students
What this shows Butterfield Canyon School reports 704 students on the CCD universe file.
How Butterfield Canyon School compares
Butterfield Canyon 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 | 20.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.5% | ▼ 84% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 704 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
704
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 45% in Utah - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.5%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.3, Butterfield Canyon 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 Butterfield Canyon 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 Butterfield Canyon 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 (~704 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Butterfield Canyon School
How many students attend Butterfield Canyon School?
Butterfield Canyon School has 704 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Herriman, UT. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), down 49.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Canyon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Butterfield Canyon School is 20.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 32% 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 Butterfield Canyon School?
4.5% of students at Butterfield Canyon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Butterfield Canyon School?
The largest demographic group at Butterfield Canyon School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Herriman, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Butterfield Canyon School?
Butterfield Canyon School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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 Butterfield Canyon School rank among elementary schools in Herriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Butterfield Canyon School ranks #4 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 Butterfield Canyon 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.