- Enrollment
- 2,837
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Jordan, UT
Welby School
Federal NCES profile for Welby School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 490042000722
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Welby School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in South Jordan · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Welby School has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Welby School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in South Jordan, UT.
School address
District: Jordan District · Utah
NCES ID 490042000722 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Welby School shrank from 790 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 490042000722 · South Jordan, UT Elementary · MID · TRAD
701 enr · 21.2:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Copper Hills High (2,837 students)
Welby School shrank from 790 students in 2022-23 to 731 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 32.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Utah schools → · Find another →
Welby 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 701
Welby School
701 students
What this shows Welby School reports 701 students on the CCD universe file.
How Welby School compares
Welby School 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 | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 58% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 701 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
701
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 49% in Utah - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.8%
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
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.8%
Two or More 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Welby School is about as mixed as 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 Welby School 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverton High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Welby 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 South 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 (~701 students)
Frequently asked questions about Welby School
How many students attend Welby School?
Welby School has 701 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Jordan, UT. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Welby School?
The student-teacher ratio at Welby School is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 35% 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 Welby School?
11.8% of students at Welby School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Welby School?
The largest demographic group at Welby School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in South Jordan, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Welby School?
Welby School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Welby School rank among public schools in South Jordan?
By Resource Investment Index, Welby School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in South Jordan, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Jordan on the city page.
What other schools are in Jordan District?
Besides Welby 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.