- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Jordan, UT
Terra Linda School
Federal NCES profile for Terra Linda School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000327
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Terra Linda School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools.
- #6 of 17
- elementary schools in West Jordan · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- small classes for Utah
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Terra Linda School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Utah schools. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Linda School ranks #6 of 17 elementary schools in West Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000327 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Terra Linda School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 490042000327 · West Jordan, UT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 18.2:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Terra Linda School held near 459 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 28.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Terra Linda 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 474
Terra Linda School
474 students
What this shows Terra Linda School reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Terra Linda School compares
Terra Linda 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 15% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 6% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 24% in Utah - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
12
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 41.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Terra Linda School is more 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 Terra Linda 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 Terra Linda 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
Similar elementary schools in West Jordan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Terra Linda School
How many students attend Terra Linda School?
Terra Linda School has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 459 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Linda School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Linda School is 18.2:1, which is 15% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 16% 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 Terra Linda School?
26.2% of students at Terra Linda School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Terra Linda School?
The largest demographic group at Terra Linda School is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in West Jordan, UT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Linda School?
Terra Linda School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (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 Terra Linda School rank among elementary schools in West Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Terra Linda School ranks #6 of 17 elementary 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 elementary schools in West Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Terra Linda 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.