- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Heartland School
Federal NCES profile for Heartland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000873
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Heartland School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 92% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 17
- elementary schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 47.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Heartland School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland School ranks #5 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000873 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Heartland School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 490042000873 · West Jordan, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
403 enr · 13.9:1 · 47.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Heartland School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Heartland School 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 403
Heartland School
403 students
What this shows Heartland School reports 403 students on the CCD universe file.
How Heartland School compares
Heartland School 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 35% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.3% | ▲ 69% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Utah - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.9%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 403 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.6%
White 41.2%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Heartland School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Heartland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Heartland School'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
Similar elementary schools in West Jordan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~403 students)
Frequently asked questions about Heartland School
How many students attend Heartland School?
Heartland School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 438 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heartland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heartland School is 13.9:1, which is 35% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 11% lower 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 Heartland School?
47.3% of students at Heartland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Heartland School?
The largest demographic group at Heartland School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in West 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 Heartland School?
Heartland School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Heartland School rank among elementary schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Heartland School ranks #5 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in West Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Heartland School, 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.