- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Jordan, UT
Daybreak School
Federal NCES profile for Daybreak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042001069
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daybreak School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Daybreak School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daybreak School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Daybreak School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 490042001069 · South Jordan, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 20:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Daybreak School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.6 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Daybreak 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 701
Daybreak School
701 students
What this shows Daybreak School reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daybreak School compares
Daybreak 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 57% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Utah - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 17.0%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.9, Daybreak 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 Daybreak 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 Daybreak 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 South Jordan
2 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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daybreak School
How many students attend Daybreak School?
Daybreak School has 701 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 777 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daybreak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Daybreak School is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% 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 Daybreak School?
12.0% of students at Daybreak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daybreak School?
The largest demographic group at Daybreak School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daybreak School?
Daybreak School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Daybreak School rank among elementary schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Daybreak School ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in South 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 South Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Daybreak 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.