Enrollment
474
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-15% 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
What stands out at Terra Linda School
Terra Linda School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Jordan, Utah, enrolling 474 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Utah schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 26.2% lands close to the Utah typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 474 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,065 scored Utah schools.
Against 309 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (41%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Jordan's elementary schools, it stands alongside Copper Canyon School (497 students): Terra Linda School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 19.1:1).
Jordan District also operates Copper Hills High (2,837 students) and Mountain Ridge High (2,738 students) alongside Terra Linda 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 Terra Linda School compares
Terra Linda 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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
- 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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jordan District, which includes Terra Linda 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 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
- 2,837
- 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 in West Jordan
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~474 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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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 an 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 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Terra Linda School a good school?
Terra Linda School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 76% 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 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.
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