Enrollment
474
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 490042000327
Terra Linda School — West Jordan, UT
Federal NCES profile for Terra Linda School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 22/100.
👥 Class size 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 23.1:1 Utah avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Terra Linda School compares with Utah and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Terra Linda School reports 474 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 26.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 21% below the Utah state mean of 23.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 6% below the Utah average and 49% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Jordan District spends $9,748 per pupil district-wide, below the Utah average of $12,354 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 36.2% from local sources (property taxes), 52.3% from the state, and 11.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Terra Linda School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Utah state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▼ 21% | 23.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 6% | 28.0% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 42% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
— 21% below state mean
Top 21% in Utah — lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,748
per pupil, district-wide
— below Utah avg of $12,354
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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.
Overview
Enrollment 474 Top 42% in Utah — larger than 58% of 1,068 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Students per teacher 18.2:1 -21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.2% -6% vs state
NCES ID 490042000327
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.9%
In-school suspensions 12
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Terra Linda School.
$9,748
Per student
-21%
vs Utah
Avg $12,354
-50%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,738
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,522
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Enrollment
- 2,461
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Enrollment
- 2,295
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
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Oakcrest School
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Falcon Ridge School
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Jordan Hills School
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Columbia School
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599 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Terra Linda School
How many students attend Terra Linda School?
Terra Linda School has 474 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in WEST JORDAN, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Terra Linda School?
The student-teacher ratio at Terra Linda School is 18.2:1, which is 21% lower than the Utah average of 23.1:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in WEST JORDAN, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Terra Linda School?
Terra Linda School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.