Enrollment
649
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverton, UT
Rose Creek School
Federal NCES profile for Rose Creek School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000530
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rose Creek School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18:1
- small classes for Utah
- 11.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rose Creek School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Creek School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Riverton, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.6%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rose Creek School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rose Creek School
Rose Creek School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Riverton, Utah, enrolling 649 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 11.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 649 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #195.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.9% 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 Rose Creek 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 Rose Creek School compares
Rose Creek 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 | 18:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.6% | ▼ 59% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 649 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
649
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Utah - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.9%
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 + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 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 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Rose Creek School is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Rose Creek 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 Rose Creek 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 Rose Creek 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 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 (~649 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rose Creek School
How many students attend Rose Creek School?
Rose Creek School has 649 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverton, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rose Creek School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rose Creek School is 18:1, which is 16% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 15% higher 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 Rose Creek School?
11.6% of students at Rose Creek School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rose Creek School?
The largest demographic group at Rose Creek School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Riverton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rose Creek School?
Rose Creek School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (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 Rose Creek School rank among elementary schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Rose Creek School ranks #6 of 6 elementary 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 elementary schools in Riverton on the city page.
Is Rose Creek School a good school?
Rose Creek School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Rose Creek 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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