- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Copper Mountain Middle held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 490042001459 · Herriman, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,093 enr · 23.8:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Copper Mountain Middle held near 1,058 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.4 → 46.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Copper Mountain Middle 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 1,093
Copper Mountain Middle
1,093 students
What this shows Copper Mountain Middle reports 1,093 students on the CCD universe file.
How Copper Mountain Middle compares
Copper Mountain Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,738
- 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 other 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 (~1,093 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,085 (2022-23) → 1,058 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.