- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Herriman, UT
Fort Herriman Middle
Federal NCES profile for Fort Herriman Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042001075
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Herriman Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Herriman · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.4:1
- large classes for Utah
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Herriman Middle has class sizes larger than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Herriman Middle ranks #2 of 4 schools in Herriman, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001075 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Fort Herriman Middle held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 490042001075 · Herriman, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,195 enr · 23.4:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Fort Herriman Middle held near 1,235 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 51.5 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Fort Herriman 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
Fort Herriman Middle
1,195 students
What this shows Fort Herriman Middle reports 1,195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Herriman Middle compares
Fort Herriman 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 86% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,195 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,195
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Utah - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Fort Herriman Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Herriman 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 Fort Herriman 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
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 (~1,195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Herriman Middle
How many students attend Fort Herriman Middle?
Fort Herriman Middle has 1,195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Herriman, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,261 (2022-23) → 1,235 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Herriman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Herriman Middle is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Herriman Middle?
4.0% of students at Fort Herriman Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Herriman Middle?
The largest demographic group at Fort Herriman Middle is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Herriman, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Herriman Middle?
Fort Herriman Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Fort Herriman Middle rank among schools in Herriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Herriman Middle ranks #2 of 4 schools in Herriman, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Herriman on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Fort Herriman 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.