Enrollment
1,773
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverton, UT
Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042001243
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,773
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverton, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-55% vs state
What stands out at Preschool
Preschool is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Riverton, Utah, enrolling 1,773 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,773 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 105 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 55/100).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Preschool.
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 Preschool compares
Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 55% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,773 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1,773
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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 + 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 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 61.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Preschool is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Preschool.
$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 Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Preschool'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 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.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Preschool
How many students attend Preschool?
Preschool has 1,773 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in Riverton, UT.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Preschool?
12.7% of students at Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Preschool is White at 61.4% of enrollment, in Riverton, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Preschool?
Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Preschool rank among schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Preschool ranks #2 of 4 schools in Riverton, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Riverton on the city page.
Is Preschool a good school?
Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the largest schools in Utah. 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 Preschool, 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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