Enrollment
79
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
4.6:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-79% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jordan Valley School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jordan Valley School
Jordan Valley School is a small combined-grade school in Midvale, Utah, enrolling 79 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 4.6:1, Jordan Valley School is leaner than roughly 99% of Utah schools and 79% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 93% of Utah schools, with 79 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #13.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canyons District also operates Corner Canyon High (2,437 students) and Brighton High (2,435 students) alongside Jordan Valley 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 Valley School compares
Jordan Valley 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,509
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canyons District, which includes Jordan Valley School.
$10,509
Per student
+7%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 37.3%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 2,437
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~79 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~4.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Jordan Valley School a good school?
Jordan Valley School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Utah schools. 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 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.
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