Enrollment
497
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Copper Canyon School
Federal NCES profile for Copper 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 490042001067
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper Canyon School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools.
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 497
- students enrolled
Copper Canyon School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.5%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copper Canyon School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copper Canyon School
Copper Canyon School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 497 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 28.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 497 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #194.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.3% 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 Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon School compares
Copper Canyon 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▲ 2% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 54% | - | - |
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.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; 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
55.3%
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
20
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 54.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.0%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.1, Copper Canyon School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon 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 (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Copper Canyon School
How many students attend Copper Canyon School?
Copper Canyon School has 497 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Canyon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Canyon 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 Copper Canyon School?
28.5% of students at Copper Canyon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper Canyon School?
The largest demographic group at Copper Canyon School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper Canyon School?
Copper Canyon School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (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).
Is Copper Canyon School a good school?
Copper Canyon School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools. 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 Copper 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.
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