- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Jordan, UT
Joel P. Jensen Middle
Federal NCES profile for Joel P. Jensen Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000816
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joel P. Jensen Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Utah schools.
- #4 of 9
- schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Joel P. Jensen Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joel P. Jensen Middle ranks #4 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000816 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Joel P. Jensen Middle held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 490042000816 · West Jordan, UT Other · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 20:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Joel P. Jensen Middle held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.8 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Joel P. Jensen Middle 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 760
Joel P. Jensen Middle
760 students
What this shows Joel P. Jensen Middle reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joel P. Jensen Middle compares
Joel P. Jensen Middle 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 | 20:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▲ 9% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Utah - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.4%
White 43.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.2%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Joel P. Jensen Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joel P. Jensen Middle 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 Joel P. Jensen Middle'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
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 (~760 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joel P. Jensen Middle
How many students attend Joel P. Jensen Middle?
Joel P. Jensen Middle has 760 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 801 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joel P. Jensen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Joel P. Jensen Middle is 20:1, which is 7% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 27% 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 Joel P. Jensen Middle?
30.6% of students at Joel P. Jensen Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joel P. Jensen Middle?
The largest demographic group at Joel P. Jensen Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joel P. Jensen Middle?
Joel P. Jensen Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Joel P. Jensen Middle rank among schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Joel P. Jensen Middle ranks #4 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 Jordan District?
Besides Joel P. Jensen Middle, 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.