- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Mountain Shadows School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Shadows School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000886
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Shadows School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #15 of 17
- elementary schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Shadows School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Shadows School ranks #15 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000886 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Mountain Shadows School grew from 585 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+5.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 490042000886 · West Jordan, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
595 enr · 22:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Mountain Shadows School grew from 585 students in 2022-23 to 617 in 2023-24 (+5.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.6 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Mountain Shadows School 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 595
Mountain Shadows School
595 students
What this shows Mountain Shadows School reports 595 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Shadows School compares
Mountain Shadows School is a growing 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 21% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
22:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Utah - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.8%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Mountain Shadows School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Shadows School 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 Mountain Shadows School'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
Similar elementary schools in West Jordan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~595 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Shadows School
How many students attend Mountain Shadows School?
Mountain Shadows School has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 585 (2022-23) → 617 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Shadows School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Shadows School is 22:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Shadows School?
22.1% of students at Mountain Shadows School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Shadows School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Shadows School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Shadows School?
Mountain Shadows School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower 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 Mountain Shadows School rank among elementary schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Shadows School ranks #15 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.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Mountain Shadows 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.