Enrollment
1,377
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Jordan, UT
Sunset Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Sunset Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 490042001103
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset Ridge Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Utah schools.
- #3 of 9
- schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Utah
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset Ridge Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 9 schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042001103 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.4%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset Ridge Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset Ridge Middle
Sunset Ridge Middle is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 1,377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 23.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Utah, bigger than 93% of state schools at 1,377 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 230 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Sunset Ridge Middle.
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 Sunset Ridge Middle compares
Sunset Ridge Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 56% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,377
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in Utah - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 105 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 60.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.8%
African American 1.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Sunset Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Sunset Ridge Middle.
$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 Sunset Ridge Middle 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset Ridge Middle'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 other 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 (~1,377 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunset Ridge Middle
How many students attend Sunset Ridge Middle?
Sunset Ridge Middle has 1,377 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Jordan, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Ridge Middle is 23.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset Ridge Middle?
12.4% of students at Sunset Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Sunset Ridge Middle is White at 60.5% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset Ridge Middle?
Sunset Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sunset Ridge Middle rank among schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset Ridge Middle ranks #3 of 9 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 schools in West Jordan on the city page.
Is Sunset Ridge Middle a good school?
Sunset Ridge Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Sunset Ridge Middle, 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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