Enrollment
1,093
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herriman, UT
Copper Mountain Middle
Federal NCES profile for Copper Mountain Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042001459
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Copper Mountain Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Herriman · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Utah
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Copper Mountain Middle has class sizes larger than 74% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Mountain Middle ranks #3 of 4 schools in Herriman, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001459 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Copper Mountain Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Copper Mountain Middle
Copper Mountain Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Herriman, Utah, enrolling 1,093 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 1,093 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 219 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #60.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Copper Mountain Middle.
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 Mountain Middle compares
Copper Mountain Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 58% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,093 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,093
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Utah - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors4.1 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 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 61.9%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 61.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Copper Mountain Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Copper Mountain Middle.
$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 Mountain Middle 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 Copper Mountain Middle'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 other 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 (~1,093 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Copper Mountain Middle
How many students attend Copper Mountain Middle?
Copper Mountain Middle has 1,093 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herriman, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Copper Mountain Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Copper Mountain Middle is 23.8:1, which is 11% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Copper Mountain Middle?
11.9% of students at Copper Mountain Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Copper Mountain Middle?
The largest demographic group at Copper Mountain Middle is White at 61.9% of enrollment, in Herriman, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Copper Mountain Middle?
Copper Mountain Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Copper Mountain Middle rank among schools in Herriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Copper Mountain Middle ranks #3 of 4 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 schools in Herriman on the city page.
Is Copper Mountain Middle a good school?
Copper Mountain Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Mountain Middle, 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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