Enrollment
13
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
1.4:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-93% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rivers Edge School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rivers Edge School
Rivers Edge School is a small elementary school in South Jordan, Utah, enrolling 13 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 1.4:1, Rivers Edge School is leaner than roughly 99% of Utah schools and 93% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Utah schools, with 13 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 5 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 13 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among South Jordan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Aspen Elementary (901 students): Rivers Edge School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (1.4:1 vs 34.7:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Rivers Edge School.
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 Rivers Edge School compares
Rivers Edge School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Rivers Edge School.
$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 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
- 2,837
- 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 in South Jordan
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~13 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~1.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Rivers Edge School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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