- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Elk Meadows School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 490042000508 · South Jordan, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
580 enr · 18.7:1 · 8.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Elk Meadows School held near 648 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.9 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Elk Meadows 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 580
Elk Meadows School
580 students
What this shows Elk Meadows School reports 580 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Meadows School compares
Elk Meadows 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,738
- 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 (~580 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 666 (2022-23) → 648 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.