- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Jordan, UT
Elk Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Elk Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000195
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elk Ridge Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 7
- schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23:1
- students per teacher
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Elk Ridge Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 7 schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+47 students YoY
Elk Ridge Middle held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+47 students YoY 490042000195 · South Jordan, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,151 enr · 23:1 · 9.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Elk Ridge Middle held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+47 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.9 → 50.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Elk Ridge 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
Elk Ridge Middle
1,151 students
What this shows Elk Ridge Middle reports 1,151 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elk Ridge Middle compares
Elk Ridge 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 | 23:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 67% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,151 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,151
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
23:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Utah - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Elk Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elk Ridge 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 Elk Ridge 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
Similar other schools in South Jordan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~1,151 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elk Ridge Middle
How many students attend Elk Ridge Middle?
Elk Ridge Middle has 1,151 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,118 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Ridge Middle is 23:1, which is 7% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elk Ridge Middle?
9.2% of students at Elk Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Elk Ridge Middle is White at 72.7% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Ridge Middle?
Elk Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elk Ridge Middle rank among schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Elk Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 7 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 schools in South Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Elk Ridge 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.