- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Rocky Peak Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Rocky Peak Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042001613
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rocky Peak Virtual School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Utah schools.
- #1 of 17
- elementary schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Rocky Peak Virtual School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Peak Virtual School ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Rocky Peak Virtual School grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 490042001613 · West Jordan, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
227 enr · 9.5:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Rocky Peak Virtual School grew from 216 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Rocky Peak Virtual 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 227
Rocky Peak Virtual School
227 students
What this shows Rocky Peak Virtual School reports 227 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rocky Peak Virtual School compares
Rocky Peak Virtual 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 56% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 45% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 227 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
227
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 4% in Utah - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 59.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.5%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Rocky Peak Virtual 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 Rocky Peak Virtual School 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 Rocky Peak Virtual 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 West Jordan
1 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 (~227 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rocky Peak Virtual School
How many students attend Rocky Peak Virtual School?
Rocky Peak Virtual School has 227 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 216 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rocky Peak Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rocky Peak Virtual School is 9.5:1, which is 56% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 39% 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 Rocky Peak Virtual School?
15.3% of students at Rocky Peak Virtual School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rocky Peak Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Rocky Peak Virtual School is White at 59.0% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rocky Peak Virtual School?
Rocky Peak Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Rocky Peak Virtual School rank among elementary schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Rocky Peak Virtual School ranks #1 of 17 elementary schools in West 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 West Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Rocky Peak Virtual 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.