- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Jordan, UT
Rivers Edge School
Federal NCES profile for Rivers Edge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000308
👥 S:T ratio 94
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivers Edge School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Utah schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Utah.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 1.4:1
- small classes for Utah
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Rivers Edge School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivers Edge School ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Rivers Edge School grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+40.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 7.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 490042000308 · South Jordan, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
13 enr · 1.4:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Rivers Edge School grew from 10 students in 2022-23 to 14 in 2023-24 (+40.0%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 7.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Rivers Edge 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 13
Rivers Edge School
13 students
What this shows Rivers Edge School reports 13 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rivers Edge School compares
Rivers Edge 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 | 1.4:1 | ▼ 93% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▲ 7% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 13 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
1.4:1
Leaner classes than 100% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
13
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
1.4:1
students per teacher
- 93% below state mean
Top 1% in Utah - lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.1%
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 38.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.7%
Two or More 7.7%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Rivers Edge 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 Rivers Edge 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 Rivers Edge 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 South Jordan
2 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 (~13 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rivers Edge School
How many students attend Rivers Edge School?
Rivers Edge School has 13 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 10 (2022-23) → 14 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivers Edge School is 1.4:1, which is 93% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 91% 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 Rivers Edge School?
30.0% of students at Rivers Edge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rivers Edge School?
The largest demographic group at Rivers Edge School is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivers Edge School?
Rivers Edge School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Rivers Edge School rank among elementary schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivers Edge School ranks #1 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in South Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Rivers Edge 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.