Enrollment
450
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Jordan, UT
Mountain West Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Mountain West Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490017501455Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain West Montessori Academy earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.5:1
- students per teacher
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain West Montessori Academy has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain West Montessori Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Mountain West Montessori Academy · Utah
NCES ID 490017501455 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mountain West Montessori Academy compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mountain West Montessori Academy
Mountain West Montessori Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 450 students.
At 20.5:1, 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 12.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 450 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 259 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #185, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 50/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 450 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Mountain West Montessori Academy spends $7,483 per pupil, 24% below the Utah average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among South Jordan's public schools, it stands alongside Mountain Creek Middle School (1,313 students): Mountain West Montessori Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.5:1 vs 24.8:1).
Mountain West Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, so Mountain West Montessori Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Mountain West Montessori Academy compares
Mountain West Montessori Academy on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.5:1 | ▼ 4% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 56% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.5:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20.5:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 43% in Utah - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.3%
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
$7,483
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 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 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Mountain West Montessori Academy is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mountain West Montessori Academy, which includes Mountain West Montessori Academy.
$7,483
Per student
-24%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.0%
State 87.6%
Federal 9.4%
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.
Similar other schools in South Jordan
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~450 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain West Montessori Academy
How many students attend Mountain West Montessori Academy?
Mountain West Montessori Academy has 450 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain West Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain West Montessori Academy is 20.5:1, which is 4% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 31% 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 Mountain West Montessori Academy?
12.3% of students at Mountain West Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain West Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Mountain West Montessori Academy is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain West Montessori Academy?
Mountain West Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain West Montessori Academy rank among public schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain West Montessori Academy ranks #4 of 4 public schools in South Jordan, 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 South Jordan on the city page.
Is Mountain West Montessori Academy a good school?
Mountain West Montessori Academy earns 17/100 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 Mountain West Montessori Academy?
None; Mountain West Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, and Mountain West Montessori Academy is its only campus.
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