Enrollment
1,151
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Ridge Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Elk Ridge Middle
Elk Ridge Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 1,151 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 67% below the Utah average.
Enrollment of 1,151 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #13, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among South Jordan's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain Creek Middle School (1,313 students): Elk Ridge Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23:1 vs 24.8:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Elk Ridge Middle.
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 Ridge Middle compares
Elk Ridge Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Elk Ridge Middle.
$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 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
- 2,837
- 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 other schools in South Jordan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~1,151 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Elk Ridge Middle a good school?
Elk Ridge Middle earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 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.
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