Enrollment
592
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southland School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southland School
Southland School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Riverton, Utah, enrolling 592 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.2% free-meal eligibility runs 78% below the Utah average.
With 592 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 271 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #119.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% 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 Southland 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 Southland School compares
Southland 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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.
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Southland 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 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
- 2,837
- 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 elementary 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 (~592 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Southland School a good school?
Southland School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 77% 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 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.
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