- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Jordan, UT
South Jordan Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Jordan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042000896
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Jordan Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #2 of 7
- schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Jordan Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Jordan Middle ranks #2 of 7 schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-41 students YoY
South Jordan Middle held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 51.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-41 students YoY 490042000896 · South Jordan, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,182 enr · 22.7:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
South Jordan Middle held near 1,208 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-41 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.4 → 51.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Jordan Middle 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
South Jordan Middle
1,182 students
What this shows South Jordan Middle reports 1,182 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Jordan Middle compares
South Jordan Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 79% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,182
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Utah - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors4.6 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, South Jordan Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Jordan Middle 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 South Jordan Middle'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 other schools in South Jordan
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,182 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Jordan Middle
How many students attend South Jordan Middle?
South Jordan Middle has 1,182 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 1,249 (2022-23) → 1,208 (2023-24), nearly flat (-41).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jordan Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Jordan Middle?
6.0% of students at South Jordan Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Jordan Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Jordan Middle is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jordan Middle?
South Jordan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Jordan Middle rank among schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, South Jordan Middle ranks #2 of 7 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 schools in South Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides South Jordan Middle, 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.