Enrollment
165
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Jordan, UT
South Valley School
Federal NCES profile for South Valley School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490042000323
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% of Utah schools.
- #5 of 5
- high schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.5:1
- small classes for Utah
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Valley School has class sizes smaller than 85% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000323 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Valley School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Valley School
South Valley School is a small high school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 165 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 16.5:1, South Valley School is leaner than roughly 85% of Utah schools and 23% under the state's 21.4:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 24.7% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 165 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Among 54 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #48, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.1% 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 South Valley 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 South Valley School compares
South Valley 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 | 16.5:1 | ▼ 23% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 12% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 165 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
165
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 15% in Utah - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.1%
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.
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 67.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 67.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.1, South Valley School is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes South Valley 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 South Valley School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Hills High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mountain Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Herriman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bingham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Valley 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 high 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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Valley School
How many students attend South Valley School?
South Valley School has 165 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley School is 16.5:1, which is 23% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 5% 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 South Valley School?
24.7% of students at South Valley School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley School?
The largest demographic group at South Valley School is White at 67.3% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley School?
South Valley School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Valley School rank among high schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley School ranks #5 of 5 high schools in West Jordan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in West Jordan on the city page.
Is South Valley School a good school?
South Valley School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 85% 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 South Valley 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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