Enrollment
631
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Jordan Hills School
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Hills School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000523
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Hills School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 17
- elementary schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Hills School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Hills School ranks #3 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan Hills School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan Hills School
Jordan Hills School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 631 students.
At 21.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 631 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 368 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Jordan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Copper Canyon School (497 students): Jordan Hills School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.8:1 vs 19.1:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Jordan Hills School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jordan Hills School compares
Jordan Hills School on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 48% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 631 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
631
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 55% in Utah - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$8,709
per pupil, district-wide
- below Utah avg of $9,792
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 71.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Jordan Hills School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Jordan Hills School.
$8,709
Per student
-11%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.2%
State 52.3%
Federal 11.5%
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.
How Jordan Hills School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Hills School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~631 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jordan Hills School
How many students attend Jordan Hills School?
Jordan Hills School has 631 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Hills School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Hills School is 21.8:1, which is 2% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jordan Hills School?
14.6% of students at Jordan Hills School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Hills School?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Hills School is White at 71.0% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Hills School?
Jordan Hills School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jordan Hills School rank among elementary schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Hills School ranks #3 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.
Is Jordan Hills School a good school?
Jordan Hills School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Jordan Hills 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.
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