- Enrollment
- 621
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan grew from 757 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 490013701298 · West Jordan, UT Other · MID · CHARTER
743 enr · 19.1:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorn Academy South Jordan (621 students)
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan grew from 757 students in 2022-23 to 801 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 43.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
How Hawthorn Academy West Jordan compares
Hawthorn Academy West Jordan is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$8,247
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
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.
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
District finance for Hawthorn Academy reports $8,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~743 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 801 (2023-24), up 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.