Enrollment
1,195
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-86% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Herriman Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fort Herriman Middle
Fort Herriman Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Herriman, Utah, enrolling 1,195 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.0% free-meal eligibility runs 86% below the Utah average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,195 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 140 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 299 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Fort Herriman 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 Fort Herriman Middle compares
Fort Herriman 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 | 23.4:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Fort Herriman 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 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
- 2,837
- 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 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 (~1,195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Fort Herriman Middle a good school?
Fort Herriman Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 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.
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