- Enrollment
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Midvale, UT
Jordan Valley School
Federal NCES profile for Jordan Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490014200309
👥 S:T ratio 82
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jordan Valley School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Midvale · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 4.6:1
- small classes for Utah
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jordan Valley School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Valley School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Midvale, UT.
School address
District: Canyons District · Utah
NCES ID 490014200309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Jordan Valley School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-15.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 490014200309 · Midvale, UT Other · SMALL · TRAD
79 enr · 4.6:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Corner Canyon High (2,437 students)
Jordan Valley School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 83 in 2023-24 (-15.3%). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Jordan Valley School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corner Canyon
Corner Canyon High
2,437 students
- Brighton High
Brighton High
2,435 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
2,421 students
- Alta High
Alta High
2,278 students
- Jordan High
Jordan High
1,820 students
- This school 79
Jordan Valley School
79 students
What this shows Jordan Valley School reports 79 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jordan Valley School compares
Jordan Valley 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 | 4.6:1 | ▼ 79% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▲ 9% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 79 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4.6:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
79
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
4.6:1
students per teacher
- 79% below state mean
Top 1% in Utah - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
82.3%
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
$11,268
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.5%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.5%
Largest group: White at 67.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Jordan Valley School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Canyons District reports $11,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jordan Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corner Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brighton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alta High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jordan Valley School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,435
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 2,421
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,278
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,820
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jordan Valley School
How many students attend Jordan Valley School?
Jordan Valley School has 79 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Midvale, UT. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 83 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jordan Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jordan Valley School is 4.6:1, which is 79% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 71% 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 Jordan Valley School?
30.6% of students at Jordan Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jordan Valley School?
The largest demographic group at Jordan Valley School is White at 67.1% of enrollment, in Midvale, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jordan Valley School?
Jordan Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Jordan Valley School rank among public schools in Midvale?
By Resource Investment Index, Jordan Valley School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Midvale, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Midvale on the city page.
What other schools are in Canyons District?
Besides Jordan Valley School, Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students), Brighton High (2,435 students), and Hillcrest High (2,421 students). See the Canyons District district page for the complete list.