Enrollment
1,182
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 490042000896
South Jordan Middle — South Jordan, UT
Federal NCES profile for South Jordan Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 4
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 91
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
52.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 23.1:1 Utah avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-79% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Jordan Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Jordan Middle reports 1,182 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 52.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Utah state mean of 23.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 51% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 6.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 79% below the Utah average and 88% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 255 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 3.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jordan District spends $9,748 per pupil district-wide, below the Utah average of $12,354 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.3% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Jordan Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Utah state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 4% | 23.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 79% | 28.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,182 | top 90% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 79% 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
24:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 72% in Utah — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$9,748
per pupil, district-wide
— below Utah avg of $12,354
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 1,182 Top 90% in Utah — larger than 10% of 1,068 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 52.0
Students per teacher 24:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 6.0% -79% vs state
NCES ID 490042000896
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 1
Counselors (FTE) 4.6
Students per counselor 255:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 3.7%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 48
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes South Jordan Middle.
$9,748
Per student
-21%
vs Utah
Avg $12,354
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
Similar other schools in South Jordan
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American Academy of Innovation
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373 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Paradigm High School
Standard public school
361 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Valley High School
Alternative education program
347 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Career Academy of Utah
Standard public school
64 students 5.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other school in SOUTH JORDAN, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jordan Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jordan Middle is 24:1, which is 4% higher than the Utah average of 23.1:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in SOUTH JORDAN, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jordan Middle?
South Jordan Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.