- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Jordan, UT
Jim Bridger School
Federal NCES profile for Jim Bridger School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490036000826
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jim Bridger School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Jim Bridger School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Bridger School ranks #6 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
NCES ID 490036000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Jim Bridger School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 490036000826 · West Jordan, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
340 enr · 18.9:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Granger High (3,267 students)
Jim Bridger School shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 341 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Jim Bridger School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Granger High
Granger High
3,267 students
- Cyprus High
Cyprus High
2,762 students
- Taylorsville H
Taylorsville High
2,685 students
- Hunter High
Hunter High
2,480 students
- Kearns High
Kearns High
2,313 students
- This school 340
Jim Bridger School
340 students
What this shows Jim Bridger School reports 340 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jim Bridger School compares
Jim Bridger School is a shrinking 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 | 18.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 60% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
340
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 28% in Utah - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.4%
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
$11,000
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.4%
Hispanic or Latino 42.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.6%
African American 2.6%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 42.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Jim Bridger School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Granite District reports $11,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jim Bridger School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granger High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cyprus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Taylorsville High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hunter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kearns High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jim Bridger School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~340 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jim Bridger School
How many students attend Jim Bridger School?
Jim Bridger School has 340 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 341 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Bridger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Bridger School is 18.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 20% 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 Jim Bridger School?
44.7% of students at Jim Bridger School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jim Bridger School?
The largest demographic group at Jim Bridger School is White at 42.4% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Bridger School?
Jim Bridger School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jim Bridger School rank among schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Jim Bridger School ranks #6 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 Granite District?
Besides Jim Bridger School, Granite District also operates Granger High (3,267 students), Cyprus High (2,762 students), and Taylorsville High (2,685 students). See the Granite District district page for the complete list.