Enrollment
580
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Jordan, UT
Elk Meadows School
Federal NCES profile for Elk Meadows School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000508
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Meadows School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- small classes for Utah
- 8.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Meadows School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Meadows School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
8.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Meadows School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Meadows School
Elk Meadows School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 580 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 8.9% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Utah average.
With 580 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 306 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Jordan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aspen Elementary (901 students): Elk Meadows School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.7:1 vs 34.7:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Elk Meadows 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 Elk Meadows School compares
Elk Meadows 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 | 18.7:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.9% | ▼ 68% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 580 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
580
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
8.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 27% in Utah - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.5%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Elk Meadows School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Elk Meadows 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 Elk Meadows 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 Elk Meadows 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 in South Jordan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~580 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Elk Meadows School
How many students attend Elk Meadows School?
Elk Meadows School has 580 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Meadows School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Meadows School is 18.7:1, which is 13% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 19% 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 Elk Meadows School?
8.9% of students at Elk Meadows School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Meadows School?
The largest demographic group at Elk Meadows School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Meadows School?
Elk Meadows School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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).
How does Elk Meadows School rank among elementary schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Meadows School ranks #5 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.
Is Elk Meadows School a good school?
Elk Meadows School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% 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 Elk Meadows 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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