Enrollment
621
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Jordan, UT
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Academy South Jordan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490013701493Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- students per teacher
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Academy South Jordan ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Hawthorn Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490013701493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorn Academy South Jordan compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is a mid-sized charter elementary school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 621 students.
At 22.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 21.7% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 621 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 394 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 776 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hawthorn Academy spends $7,439 per pupil, 24% below the Utah average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among South Jordan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aspen Elementary (901 students): Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.2:1 vs 34.7:1).
Its district, Hawthorn Academy, also runs Hawthorn Academy West Jordan (743 students).
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 Hawthorn Academy South Jordan compares
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 23% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 59% in Utah - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.4%
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
$7,439
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 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 61.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Largest group: White at 61.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hawthorn Academy, which includes Hawthorn Academy South Jordan.
$7,439
Per student
-24%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 87.2%
Federal 9.8%
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 Hawthorn Academy South Jordan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Academy West Jordan | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Academy South Jordan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in South Jordan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~621 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Academy South Jordan
How many students attend Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan has 621 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is 22.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?
21.7% of students at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Academy South Jordan is White at 61.6% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Academy South Jordan?
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorn Academy South Jordan rank among elementary schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Academy South Jordan ranks #9 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.
Is Hawthorn Academy South Jordan a good school?
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan earns 10/100 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 Hawthorn Academy?
Besides Hawthorn Academy South Jordan, Hawthorn Academy also operates Hawthorn Academy West Jordan (743 students). See the Hawthorn Academy district page for the complete list.
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