Enrollment
879
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Herriman, UT
Silver Crest School
Federal NCES profile for Silver Crest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042001353
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silver Crest School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Herriman · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22:1
- students per teacher
- 15.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Silver Crest School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Crest School ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Herriman, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silver Crest School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silver Crest School
Silver Crest School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Herriman, Utah, enrolling 879 students.
At 22:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 879 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 325 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 51/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.2% 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 Silver Crest 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 Silver Crest School compares
Silver Crest 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.4% | ▼ 45% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 879 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
879
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.4%
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in Utah - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.2%
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
4
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 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 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.8, Silver Crest 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 Silver Crest 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 Silver Crest 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 Silver Crest 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 (~879 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silver Crest School
How many students attend Silver Crest School?
Silver Crest School has 879 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Herriman, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silver Crest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silver Crest School is 22:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silver Crest School?
15.4% of students at Silver Crest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silver Crest School?
The largest demographic group at Silver Crest School is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Herriman, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silver Crest School?
Silver Crest School has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (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 Silver Crest School rank among elementary schools in Herriman?
By Resource Investment Index, Silver Crest School ranks #6 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 Silver Crest School a good school?
Silver Crest School earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. 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 Silver Crest 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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