Enrollment
340
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 490036000826
Jim Bridger School — West Jordan, UT
Federal NCES profile for Jim Bridger School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Granite District · Utah
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 23.1:1 Utah avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jim Bridger School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jim Bridger School reports 340 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% below the Utah state mean of 23.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 60% above the Utah average and 14% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Granite District spends $12,342 per pupil district-wide, below the Utah average of $12,354 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.9% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 15.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jim Bridger School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Utah state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 11% | 23.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 60% | 28.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 340 | top 24% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
20.5:1
students per teacher
— 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Utah — lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
49.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,342
per pupil, district-wide
— below Utah avg of $12,354
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 340 Top 24% in Utah — larger than 76% of 1,068 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 20.5:1 -11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.7% +60% vs state
NCES ID 490036000826
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.4%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Granite District, which includes Jim Bridger School.
$12,342
Per student
0%
vs Utah
Avg $12,354
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 45.7%
Federal 15.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,267
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Enrollment
- 2,762
- Students per teacher
- 26.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,685
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Enrollment
- 2,480
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Enrollment
- 2,313
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
Similar other schools in West Jordan
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Sunset Ridge Middle
Standard public school
1,377 students 25.1:1 students per teacher
West Hills Middle
Standard public school
1,169 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
West Jordan Middle
Standard public school
1,000 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Mountain Heights Academy
Standard public school
864 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Ascent Academies of Utah West Jordan
Standard public school
761 students 22:1 students per teacher
Joel P. Jensen Middle
Standard public school
760 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jim Bridger School
How many students attend Jim Bridger School?
Jim Bridger School has 340 students enrolled. It is a other school in WEST JORDAN, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim Bridger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim Bridger School is 20.5:1, which is 11% lower than the Utah average of 23.1:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in WEST JORDAN, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jim Bridger School?
Jim Bridger School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.