- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverton, UT
Southland School
Federal NCES profile for Southland 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 490042000324
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southland School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Riverton · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.9:1
- small classes for Utah
- 6.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Southland School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southland School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Riverton, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000324 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Southland School shrank from 681 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 490042000324 · Riverton, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 17.9:1 · 6.2% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Southland School shrank from 681 students in 2022-23 to 614 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Southland 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 592
Southland School
592 students
What this shows Southland School reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southland School compares
Southland School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▼ 16% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.2% | ▼ 78% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 23% in Utah - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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 + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Southland School is less mixed than 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 Southland 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 Southland 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 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 (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southland School
How many students attend Southland School?
Southland School has 592 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverton, UT. CCD year-over-year: 681 (2022-23) → 614 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southland School is 17.9:1, which is 16% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 14% 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 Southland School?
6.2% of students at Southland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southland School?
The largest demographic group at Southland School is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Riverton, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southland School?
Southland 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 Southland School rank among elementary schools in Riverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Southland School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Riverton, 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 Riverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Southland 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.