- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 490042000323
👥 S:T ratio 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley School earns 17/100 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
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
South Valley School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 490042000323 · West Jordan, UT High · SMALL · TRAD
165 enr · 16.5:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
South Valley School held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
South Valley 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 165
South Valley School
165 students
What this shows South Valley School reports 165 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Valley School compares
South Valley 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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.
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.
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,738
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~165 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.