- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Sunset Ridge Middle shrank from 1,454 students in 2022-23 to 1,379 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 58.2 → 55.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-75 students YoY 490042001103 · West Jordan, UT Other · MID · TRAD
1,377 enr · 23.7:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Sunset Ridge Middle shrank from 1,454 students in 2022-23 to 1,379 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 58.2 → 55.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Sunset Ridge Middle 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
Sunset Ridge Middle
1,377 students
What this shows Sunset Ridge Middle reports 1,377 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset Ridge Middle compares
Sunset Ridge Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Jordan District reports $9,450 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,738
- 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 other 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 (~1,377 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,454 (2022-23) → 1,379 (2023-24), down 75.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.