- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Columbia School
Federal NCES profile for Columbia School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000813
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Utah schools.
- #9 of 17
- elementary schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia School ranks #9 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000813 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Columbia School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 490042000813 · West Jordan, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 17.6:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Columbia School held near 608 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Columbia 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 599
Columbia School
599 students
What this shows Columbia School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia School compares
Columbia 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 | 17.6:1 | ▼ 18% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 69% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Utah - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.4%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.6%
White 27.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Columbia School is more 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 Columbia School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia 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
Similar elementary schools in West Jordan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia School
How many students attend Columbia School?
Columbia School has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 619 (2022-23) → 608 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia School is 17.6:1, which is 18% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 12% 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 Columbia School?
47.3% of students at Columbia School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia School?
The largest demographic group at Columbia School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.6% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia School?
Columbia School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Columbia School rank among elementary schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia School ranks #9 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, 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 West Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Columbia 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.