Enrollment
743
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Jordan, UT
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorn Academy West Jordan, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490013701298Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools.
- #8 of 9
- schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- small classes for Utah
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan has class sizes smaller than 71% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Academy West Jordan ranks #8 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Hawthorn Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490013701298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorn Academy West Jordan compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorn Academy West Jordan
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 743 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.9% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 743 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 395 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #296, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 743 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.2% 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.
Its district, Hawthorn Academy, also runs Hawthorn Academy South Jordan (621 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 West Jordan compares
Hawthorn Academy West 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 | 19.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 33% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 743 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
743
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 29% in Utah - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 743 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 58.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Asian 5.4%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Hawthorn Academy West 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 West 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 West Jordan Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorn Academy South Jordan | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorn Academy West Jordan's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~743 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorn Academy West Jordan
How many students attend Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan has 743 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is 19.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
18.9% of students at Hawthorn Academy West Jordan are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorn Academy West Jordan?
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 West Jordan rank among schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorn Academy West Jordan ranks #8 of 9 schools in West 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 West Jordan on the city page.
Is Hawthorn Academy West Jordan a good school?
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller 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 Hawthorn Academy?
Besides Hawthorn Academy West Jordan, Hawthorn Academy also operates Hawthorn Academy South Jordan (621 students). See the Hawthorn Academy district page for the complete list.
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