- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Jordan, UT
South Jordan School
Federal NCES profile for South Jordan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000322
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Jordan School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #5 of 9
- elementary schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.1:1
- students per teacher
- 8.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Jordan School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Jordan School ranks #5 of 9 elementary schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000322 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
South Jordan School held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 490042000322 · South Jordan, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
863 enr · 22.1:1 · 8.3% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
South Jordan School held near 891 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.9 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Jordan 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 863
South Jordan School
863 students
What this shows South Jordan School reports 863 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Jordan School compares
South Jordan School 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.3% | ▼ 70% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 863 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
863
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 58% in Utah - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$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 76.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.2, South Jordan School is about as mixed as 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 South Jordan 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 South Jordan 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 South Jordan
2 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 (~863 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Jordan School
How many students attend South Jordan School?
South Jordan School has 863 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 882 (2022-23) → 891 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jordan School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jordan School is 22.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Jordan School?
8.3% of students at South Jordan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Jordan School?
The largest demographic group at South Jordan School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jordan School?
South Jordan School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 South Jordan School rank among elementary schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, South Jordan School ranks #5 of 9 elementary 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 elementary schools in South Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides South Jordan 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.