Enrollment
713
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Herriman, UT
Ridge View Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Ridge View Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042001542
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ridge View Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Herriman · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- small classes for Utah
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ridge View Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge View Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Herriman, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-29% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ridge View Elementary compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ridge View Elementary
Ridge View Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Herriman, Utah, enrolling 713 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 15.2:1, Ridge View Elementary is leaner than roughly 89% of Utah schools and 29% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 713 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 59/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Ridge View Elementary.
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 Ridge View Elementary compares
Ridge View Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 29% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 49% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 713 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
713
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 11% in Utah - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
61.0%
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
$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 56.8%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Ridge View Elementary is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Ridge View Elementary.
$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 Ridge View Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ridge View Elementary'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 elementary 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 (~713 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ridge View Elementary
How many students attend Ridge View Elementary?
Ridge View Elementary has 713 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Herriman, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ridge View Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ridge View Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 29% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 3% 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 Ridge View Elementary?
14.3% of students at Ridge View Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ridge View Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ridge View Elementary is White at 56.8% of enrollment, in Herriman, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ridge View Elementary?
Ridge View Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Ridge View Elementary rank among elementary schools in Herriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Ridge View Elementary ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Herriman, 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 Herriman on the city page.
Is Ridge View Elementary a good school?
Ridge View Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Jordan District?
Besides Ridge View Elementary, 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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